Latest News – The Horse
EHM in Texas: Case Confirmed in Glasscock County
The positive Quarter Horse mare attended events at the Brazos County Expo Center and the Taylor County Expo Center in mid-April. She is currently quarantined and being treated by a veterinarian.
3 Things Not to Say When Selling a Horse
How you represent a horse for sale to potential buyers is serious business. What you say could inadvertently create liability for you, so choose your words carefully.
Safe Horse Handling for Vet Visits
What’s the best way to handle a horse so he remains calm and well-behaved during vet and farrier visits?
10 Years of Upper Respiratory Diseases in Horses
The ongoing Equine Respiratory Biosurveillance Program revealed new information on infectious respiratory disease threats, including EHV-1 and EHV-4, influenza, S. equi, equine rhinitis A/B viruses, and more. Here’s what you should know.
Horse Hoof Abscess Facts
Do abscesses occur more often in front or hind hooves? Do male or female horses recover from hoof abscesses quicker? When are abscesses most commonly diagnosed? Researchers found answers to these questions and more in a recent study.
$100,000 Grant Will Establish Equine Surfaces and Safety Laboratory
Funds will be used to renovate space in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment to create the NTRA Charities Equine Surfaces and Safety Laboratory.
BLM: Keep a Safe Distance From Wild Horses
The BLM Wyoming is asking the public to stay at least 300 feet—the length of a football field—from wild horses at all times.
10 Things to Do for Your Horse on a Rainy Day
Don’t let dreary weather keep you away from the barn! Here are 10 things you can do for your horse on a rainy day.
EHM in Idaho: Case Confirmed in Caribou County
The 24-year-old pony mare began exhibiting clinical signs of disease on April 5 and was subsequently euthanized.
Preparing for Natural Disasters With Horses: Do’s and Don’ts
Identifying risks and reducing and mitigating a disaster’s effects start with a well-written, all-hazards plan for sheltering in place and/or evacuating. Here are some keys to remember.
Facts About Sarcoids in Horses
Sarcoids are believed to be the most common equine skin tumor, affecting about 2% of the worldwide population. Here’s what you need to know about these potentially problematic skin growths.
How to Protect Your Horse From Equine Influenza
Equine influenza virus activity has increased in the U.S. and Europe recently. Here’s what you can do to protect your horse.
BLM Idaho Hosting Hearing on Vehicle Use in Wild Horse Management
The hearing will take place April 18 from 3-5 p.m., local time, at the Marsing American Legion Community Hall, located at 126 S. Second Ave. in Marsing, Idaho.
EHV-1 in Nevada: Three More Horses Test Positive
Two horses that attended the NRCHA Stallion Stakes, which took place March 30-April 6 in Las Vegas, tested positive for EHV-1. Additionally, an unrelated case was diagnosed in a Clark County horse with neurologic signs.
Am I Feeding My Horse Right?
An independent equine nutritionist answers horse owner questions on forage, feed concentrates, fats, supplements, and more.
How Will Brexit Impact British, European Horses?
Horses are likely to experience delays and be refused at border checkpoints during transport, which could compromise health and welfare and economically impact owners, trainers, and brokers, industry experts say.
