Latest News – The Horse
Two Florida Horses Confirmed With EHV-1, 67 Exposed
A mare showed neurologic signs of the disease on March 1. Three days later a second horse, her neighbor, exhibited a fever.
12 Horses Dead From EHV-1 Outbreak in Europe
Nearly 200 horses remain held at the competition venue in Valencia by government officials in Spain, where EHV-1 is a reportable disease.
Kentucky Reports EHM Case, 27 Horses Exposed
The 3-year-old Thoroughbred’s training facility is under quarantine.
AAEP Issues Updated Horse Euthanasia Guidelines
The chief revision: addition of intrathecal lidocaine hydrochloride 2% with the horse in a surgical plane of general anesthesia.
Practical Tips to Prevent Parasite Resistance in Horses
Scientists have reported widespread parasite resistance against every anthelmintic drug class on the U.S. market.
Two Ontario Mares Confirmed With EHV Abortions
Both facilities are under a 21-day voluntary quarantine.
Two Maryland Horses Confirmed With Neurologic EHV-1
Officials have deemed the cases unrelated.
Horse Hoofwear Innovations
Today’s hoof protection options include a variety of glue-on shoes, hoof boots, and even orthotics. Learn about the pros and cons of each.
Kentucky Issues EHV-1 Perspective and Position Update
Outbreaks worldwide prompt enhanced biosecurity recommendations for equine events.
Pennsylvania Horse Euthanized Due to Neurologic EHV-1
This case has not been connected with international travel, transport, or exhibition.
Two Florida Horses Confirmed With Neurologic EHV-1
Both horses were recently stabled at the World Equestrian Center, in Ocala, during competition.
Farm-Wise Equine Parasite Control Strategies
Each horse has his own individual needs when it comes to parasite control. But when you’re responsible for deworming a number of horses on one property, how do you meet each one’s needs?
New Ethogram Describes 70+ Discomfort Behaviors in Horses
Researchers: A newly published “catalog” of equine discomfort behaviors could help veterinarians, scientists, stable managers, and owners “speak the same language” when it comes to recognizing possible signs of discomfort in horses.
European EHV-1 Outbreak: Six Horses Dead, Nearly 100 Sick
The equine herpesvirus-1 outbreak began at an FEI jumping competition in Valencia, Spain, with cases spreading to Belgium, France, and Germany. The FEI calls it “probably the most serious EHV-1 outbreak in Europe for decades.”
Horses in Uniform
Police horses fill a special place in the equestrian world. Here’s a look at the unique lives, needs, and challenges of these horses, as well as how they’re selected and trained.
Distinguished Equine Veterinarian Gary Lavin Dies
A. Gary Lavin, VMD, veterinarian, Thoroughbred breeder, and exemplar of leadership in his profession, died at his home in Louisville, Kentucky, on Feb. 27. He was 83.
