Latest News – The Horse
Multiple Kansas Counties Confirmed With VSV
Nineteen Kansas counties now contain quarantined premises.
Equine Herpesvirus Quarantine Lifted in Maryland
The Howard County facility has remained free of clinical signs and positive tests for more than 21 days.
Emergency Shoe Removal for Horses
A nearly lost shoe should stop a rider cold because it can expose horses to foot injuries ranging from nail punctures to sole bruising. Having the right tools and knowing how to use them can help you remove a shoe safely when a farrier isn’t available.
Bone Loss and Racehorse Breakdowns: What’s the Connection?
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine have linked bone loss to proximal sesamoid bone fractures in California racehorses.
Nebraska’s Third County Confirmed With VSV
Gage County currently contains the state’s only VSV-quarantined premises.
Florida Horse Stricken With EEE
The Clay County horse was subsequently euthanized.
Mississippi Sees Its First Equine Case of WNV in 2020
The Scott County mare is reportedly recovering after being treated for West Nile virus.
Two Florida Ponies Confirmed With EEE
The ponies mark case numbers 13 and 14 for Florida in 2020. Both were euthanized.
Can Diet Make a Horse ‘Crazy’?
Drs. Jenny Biehunko and Camie Heleski touch on how nutrition might or might not affect horse behavior.
Wisconsin Confirms Its First EEE Case of 2020
An unvaccinated mare was euthanized after testing positive for Eastern equine encephalomyelitis. A weanling suspected of having the disease after showing clinical signs was also euthanized.
Retirement Planning: Optimizing Your Horse’s Post-Career Care
Is your horse approaching his retirement years? Learn how to keep your horse happy and healthy after his athletic career.
VSV Identified in 16 New Kansas Counties
Kansas counties with vesicular stomatitis virus cases on newly identified premises include Allen, Cherokee, Coffey, Elk, Labette, Lyon, Miami, Neosho, and Wilson.
Horses, Anxiety, and Their Sense of Smell
Horses have a good sense of smell. Drs. Jenny Biehunko and Camie Heleski talk about how scents and pheromones might help calm horses, especially during travel.
A Look at Therapeutic Horseshoeing
A farrier is part of a team that also includes the horse, owner, trainer, grooms, and veterinarian. This team approach is never more necessary than when a horse has an injury or disease.
Enter The Horse’s ‘Say Neigh to Sunburn’ Contest
Does your horse have chrome that sets him up for sunburn? Enter The Horse’s photo contest for a chance to win an EquiShield SB prize pack from Kinetic Vet.
EEE Confirmed in Three Florida Counties
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services had confirmed EEE cases in Baker, Holmes, and Jackson counties.
