Latest News – The Horse
Equine VSV Cases Confirmed in Three Additional NM Counties
The USDA has confirmed one new vesicular-stomatitis-virus-positive premises in each of three new counties.
Vesicular Stomatitis Spreads to Horses in Arizona
The USDA/APHIS have confirmed three new positive equine premises and two newly infected counties.
AAEP Updates Vaccination Guidelines
The guidelines make new recommendations for core and risk-based vaccines for horses. The committee further emphasizes that routine vaccinations are considered essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Equine Essentials: The Importance of Vitamin E
Few horses are lucky enough to have constant, year-round access to fresh, green grass, which provides the best natural source of vitamin E. This powerful antioxidant supports muscle and nerve health. Is your horse getting enough? Learn about horses’ vitamin E requirements and how to prevent deficiencies during this live event. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
The Nearly Fly-Free Horse Farm
Flies on farms and ranches can be extremely annoying for all who encounter them. While it’s not possible to create an entirely fly-free environment, you can take steps to help reduce and manage their numbers.
Antimicrobial-Impregnated Gauze Helps Equine Wounds Heal
Using 0.2% PHMB-impregnated gauze reduced the growth of underlying bacteria commonly implicated in orthopedic wounds and infections of horses.
Free Equine Diet Advice Online Is Worth What You Pay for It
With people staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, more horse owners seem to be seeking nutrition advice online.
Horse Boarding Barn Best Practices
Two boarding barn operators offer practical management tips for individuals who run (or plan to someday run) boarding businesses.
Researchers Assess Horses’ Susceptibility to Cold, Heat Loss
A team from Norway conducted a series of studies on coat type, body-clipping, and metal shoes to understand how and where horses lose body heat.
Fixing an Overgrazed Horse Pasture
Without a doubt, horses are hard on pastures. Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, of the University of Minnesota, offers tips on helping an overgrazed pasture recover.
Three Texas Horses Confirmed With EIA
The cases follow Texas’ 2020 index case of equine infectious anemia in March.
African Horse Sickness in Thailand: Deaths Pass 500
As African horse sickness (AHS) continues to spread across Thailand, horse owners seek vaccines and Cambodia works to protect horses on its Thai border.
Which is Better: Skin or Blood Test for Equine Allergies?
Drs. Susan White and Ann Rashmir offer insight on which allergy test is best and their role in managing itchy horses.
COVID-19 Closes BLM Long-Term Holding Facilities to Visitors
State stay-at-home orders and social distancing related to COVID-19 have closed BLM long-term mustang holding facilities to the public.
Consider History, Environment When Managing Equine Asthma
Adjusting a horse’s environment and administering medications as needed can help some asthmatic equids return to function.
Finding Bisphosphonates in a Horse’s Medical History
Should a buyer be concerned about a horse receiving bisphosphonates in the past? A sports medicine specialist offers insight.
