Latest News – The Horse
Scientists, Federations Applaud FEI Whisker Shaving Ban
The Horse asked researchers and equestrian federation representatives for their takes on the new FEI rule banning shaving of facial vibrissae, which are sensory organs commonly called “whiskers.”
AAEP Announces 2020 Award Winners and Officials
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) announced incoming officials and recognized its 2020 award winners Dec. 6-9 during the 2020 Annual Convention & Trade Show, held virtually.
Horses Can Be Sentinels of Health Risks in Fracking Areas
A Standardbred farm near a fracking site managed milk aspiration/subdued mentation in multiple foals over three years. Although treatment was costly, recovered foals were as athletic as unaffected foals when they went on to race.
Oregon Horse Confirmed With Equine Influenza
The 13-year-old Paint gelding was undervaccinated.
A Left-Side Preference In Horses Might Indicate Stress
Study: Horses tend to shift their laterality, becoming more “left-legged” and “left-eyed,” in stressful situations.
South Carolina Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The case is the state’s 16th this year.
EEE Confirmed in Florida Donkey
The case marks the state’s 22nd equine confirmed in 2020.
Washington State Confirms Additional Equine Influenza Case
Four additional horses were exposed.
Two Washington Horses Test Positive for Equine Influenza
Two additional horses are suspected positive, and five more horses were exposed.
The Right Horse Helps Home More Than 2,600 Horses in 2020
Through its online adoption platform, My Right Horse, the program helps its adoption partners connect with individuals across the country who want to provide homes for horses in transition.
At a Glance: MRI to Diagnose Equine Lameness
MRI has become easier to use and more accessible. Using this diagnostic tool early leads to improved outcomes for lame horses. Sponsored by Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging.
Equine Physical Therapy: What Are Your Options?
An expert lists four broad PT categories and describes the many techniques within each that can help horses recover from injury and improve their performance.
Serum Profile Matters in Blood-Based Equine Joint Treatments
A Norwegian and Swedish study shows that autologous conditioned serum with higher levels of certain biological anti-inflammatories and growth factors is more likely to reduce lameness in treated horses.
Study: Straw-Hay Mix Helps Ponies Lose Weight Safely
Scottish researchers found a half barley straw and half hay ration helped ponies lose weight.
Understanding Choke in Horses
Chokes are common equine emergencies with potentially serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know.
Case Study: A Pony Overdoses on Pergolide, Recovers With Quick Treatment
A 26-year-old pony mare recovered fully with treatment after accidentally receiving more than 100 times her usual dose of pergolide.
