Latest News – The Horse
The Vet Tech’s Role in Colic Surgery
Veterinary technicians make important contributions before, during, and after colic surgery. Here’s how they help veterinarians and surgeons during these potentially life-saving procedures.
Equine 808 Horse Rescue Receives Grant for Hurricane Lane Efforts
The grant will help cover costs incurred by the organization when Hurricane Lane caused massive flooding on several of the Hawaiian Islands, causing damage to its holding areas for horses.
Outpatient Arthroscopy for Horses Has Low Complication Rate
Recent study results suggest the overall septic arthritis rate following surgery was 0.47%, which is similar to previously reported rates. Further, researchers found no association between inpatients’ and outpatients’ septic arthritis development rate.
It’s All Connected: Bodywide Inflammation in Horses
Equine researchers have begun studying the concept of whole-body inflammation because of its links to a variety of health problems, including “leaky gut syndrome”; musculoskeletal injury risk; and equine metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and laminitis.
Commentary: Preparing for Future Arthropod-, Vector-Borne Diseases
Better surveillance and monitoring of tick and insect populations is needed to establish the range and distribution of the various species with potential to serve as vectors of known mosquito- and tick-borne equine diseases.
Renal Disease in Horses: Common Necropsy Findings
The equine kidney has a vital role in overall health, but a variety of disease processes can impair renal function.
Not Your Grandmother’s Bedding: Horse Bedding Alternatives
In search of a new type of bedding for your horse? Check out these different options.
Core Vaccines Every Horse Needs
Learn about the core vaccines recommended by the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the five deadly diseases they prevent.
BEVA Cautions British Horse Owners About Increased Atypical Myopathy Risk
Bare pastures and potential hay shortages, coupled with winds blowing seeds from laden sycamore trees, have created the “perfect storm” to increase the risk of atypical myopathy in grazing horses in Britain, BEVA warns.
International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2018
Confirmed diseases include equine influenza, equine herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, salmonellosis, rabies, and more.
Indian Lakes Wild Horse Corral Tour Taking Place Oct. 26
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral, in Fallon, Nevada, on Oct. 26.
Welfare Over Winning: Protecting Show Horse Welfare
Decisions the FEI makes don’t just affect the welfare of high-level horses. Impacts can trickle down to competitions at all levels. Here’s what you need to know.
The Asian Longhorned Tick: Challenges From an Invasive Arachnid
As of August 2018, the invasive Asian longhorned tick has been found in at least one location in Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
September Assateague Wild Horse Census Complete
The total population of the Maryland herd stands at 79 horses—21 stallions and 58 mares. Additionally, the third foal of the year, a colt, was born.
Horse Vision Research Leads to New Fence Design to Improve Safety
A simple color change, based on new research into how horses perceive color, could make jump racing fences in Britain safer, scientists say.
Muscular Disorders in Athletic Horses
Certain muscular disorders, such as HYPP and PSSM, are common in horses because breeders have selected for specific traits, including enhanced muscle mass and metabolism economy.
