Latest News – The Horse
Bone Spur Prognosis
Our gelding’s broken hock has healed with what the veterinarian calls bone spurs. He believes the spurs could be rubbing against our gelding’s tendon, causing pain. What is the long-term prognosis for injuries such as these?
Oregon Officials Confirm Horse With West Nile Virus
This case marks Crook County’s first-ever WNV case.
New Hampshire Confirms Second Equine EEE Case of 2019
The status of the Hillsborough County horse is unknown.
How Old is My Pony?
I have a pony who is a rescue, and I have no idea how old he is. How can I estimate his age?
Natural Disasters: Do You Have a Plan for Your Horse?
Surviving natural disasters becomes even more complicated when you’re responsible for horses and other animals. Emergency planning expert Rebecca Gimenez-Husted, PhD, literally wrote the book on Technical Large Animal Rescue, and she joins us for an hour to answer your disaster-planning questions and offer advice that could save your and your horses’ lives.
New VS Cases Drop to Nine in the Past Week
No new VSV-infected premises were identified in Nebraska or Utah. Colorado and Wyoming added new cases and premises.
Two New Jersey Horses Diagnosed With EEE
These confirmations bring the state’s 2019 total of affected equines to 12.
Where Can I Find Barley Straw to Feed My Donkey?
While experts recommend barley straw as donkey forage, its availability is limited in the United States. Our equine nutritionist offers alternatives.
Smoke From Wildfires and Horse Respiratory Health
Smoke from wildfires can cause serious health problems for horses, as it can in people. Here’s how to protect your horses from smoke-related respiratory problems.
Enrichments Aren’t Enough to Make Box Stalls Better
French researchers found that horses stalled with enrichments, such as forage, windows, and toys, still exhibited signs of stress and depression associated with confinement.
Large Strongyle S. vulgaris Still a Risk for U.S. Horses
While largely considered eradicated in domestic horses, researchers found that most feral horses tested positive for the internal parasite.
Five Michigan Horses Die of EEE
All five horses, from three widespread counties, were unvaccinated.
Oklahoma Officials Lift Delaware County EIA Quarantine
Sixty-day retest of exposed horses yielded negative results.
Ohio Confirms its Fourth Equine Case of EEE of 2019
The affected horse is Portage County’s second equine EEE case of the year.
Florida Issues Advisory After Equine WNV, EEE Diagnoses
Affected horses resided in northeast Florida (Clay and St. Johns counties) and central-west Florida (Citrus County).
How Might Neck Arthritis Affect Horses’ Gaits?
French researchers found horses with simulated C6-C7 nerve compression had shortened strides, tightened gaits, and a general lack of shoulder tone.
