Latest News – The Horse
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.
Equine Castration Complications
Learn about caring for your gelding post-castration and possible complications to watch for.
The Latest on Feeding Laminitic Horses
Recent research has given us more insight into how to manage horses affected by or vulnerable to laminitis. If your horse falls into the at-risk category, consider these diet changes.
Newly Identified Arizona, Texas Counties Confirmed With VSV
Two new suspect premises have also been identified in New Mexico.
Additional Washington Horses Confirmed With EHM
Three horses at a King County boarding facility are now confirmed positive for the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus.
Enduring COVID-19 Changes as a Horse Owner Who Boards
Necessary closures to curb the spread of COVID-19 upended many of our routines and interactions. Here’s a look at how one horse owner is coping.
Chicago City Council Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages
The 46-to-4 vote forbids the operation of carriages for hire within the city.
VSV Confirmed in First Texas Horse for 2020
The cases mark the first New Jersey serotype VSV confirmed in the United States since 2015 and the first mixed outbreak since 1998.
Third New Mexico County Confirmed With VSV in 2020
Seven premises in three counties in the state are now affected.
Arizona Horse Confirmed With VSV
The Cochise County horse marks Arizona’s first confirmed case of vesicular stomatitis virus for 2020.
