Latest News – The Horse
Preservation of Rare Horse Breeds
With the national horse population trending down, the abundance of options available to horse buyers has left some rare breeds teetering on the edge of catastrophic loss.
EHM Confirmed in California Horse
This newest case of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy in California is reportedly not related to the four horses recently confirmed in Shasta and Sonoma counties. Sixty additional horses were exposed.
Missouri Horse Tests Positive for EHM
The attending veterinarian reports two additional horses were exposed.
Consider Chlamydia psittaci in Foals With Respiratory Disease
For the first time, Australian researchers have confirmed 15 cases of chlamydial respiratory infection in neonatal foals. Scientists had previously only detected the bacterium in a few adult horses.
Exploring Blood Biomarkers for Diagnosing Equine Asthma
If developed, an economical and relatively easy-to-perform stallside test could help veterinarians better identify asthmatic horses and provide an alternative to bronchoalveolar lavage.
Michigan Officials Confirm Another Equine EEE Case
The disease has affected 27 horses in 13 Michigan counties in 2019.
Horse Colic Surgery: Making Hard Decisions
While it can be unsettling to think about all the possible scenarios, planning before colic happens could save your horse’s life.
USDA Confirms Eight New VSV-Affected Premises
Colorado and Wyoming have newly confirmed positive and suspect premises.
Five Texas Horses Confirmed With EIA
The affected horses resided in Dallas and Kaufman counties.
Guttural Pouch Mycosis in Horses
Guttural pouch mycosis (GPM) is a potentially life-threatening disease that may initially present as a simple nosebleed (epistaxis) or even poor performance in an equine athlete.
EEE Confirmed in Tennessee Horse
All other horses on the premises received preventive vaccination after the diagnosis.
Utah Confirms its First Case of Neurologic EHV of 2019
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has enacted an official quarantine.
Building the Horse Industry One Trailer Ride at a Time
There is satisfaction in being able to share resources and skills within an industry you love. A horse owner shares suggestions on how to lend a helping hand within your equestrian community.
Ohio Horse Confirmed With EEE
A third Ashtabula County horse has succumbed to the mosquito-borne disease.
Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome Gene Occurrence in Brazil
Researchers found that the WFFS gene occurs as frequently in Brazil as it does in the U.S. and Germany, and breeders and vets might need to consider the gene in breeding programs with mares that have increased pregnancy losses.
Equine Coronavirus: A Quick Rundown
Equine coronavirus is a relatively new discovery in equine medicine. Here’s what you need to know about this pathogen.
