Latest News – The Horse
Are Organic or Nongenetically Modified Hays Better for Horses?
Is question organic or nongenetically modified hays better for horses? A forage specialist explains why the answer to this hotly debated question could come down to personal preference.
Horse Identification Form
Keep track of your horse’s distinguishing characteristics and record emergency contact information on this one-page form.
BLM Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Council to Meet Oct. 9-11
The BLM said discussion topics will include the backlog of unadopted and unsold animals in BLM facilities and what adverse effects wild horse overpopulation is having on public lands.
EEE in New Jersey Horses: Third Case of 2018 Confirmed
The 7-year-old horse from Monmouth County had not been vaccinated against EEE in 2018 and was euthanized on Sept. 4.
North Carolina’s Corolla Horses Will Use Instincts to Cope With Weather
While state and local officials order the mandatory evacuation of residents and tourists in Currituck County, North Carolina, the Corolla wild horses, residing on the Currituck Outer Banks, will rely on their instincts to weather Hurricane Florence.
Special Report: Kissing Spines are Common in Horses but Not Always Career Ending
Kissing spines are more likely to cause clinical problems in certain horse breeds, disciplines, and age groups. Download this special report to learn more.
Preventing EHV-1: What Can You Do?
With equine herpesvirus infections seemingly on the rise, here’s how to protect your horses this season.
South Carolina Suspends Some Interstate Animal Transport Requirements
State Veterinarian Boyd Parr, DVM, suspended some South Carolina interstate animal transport requirements to accommodate equine evacuations ahead of Hurricane Florence’s arrival.
Mid-Atlantic Equestrians Preparing for Hurricane Florence
While horse owners in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia brace for Hurricane Florence’s arrival, just how—or if—the storm will affect the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games, getting underway in North Carolina, remains uncertain.
Mosquito-Borne Disease in Ontario Horses: EEE, WNV Cases Confirmed
Officials have confirmed six EEE cases and one WNV case in Ontario horses during late August and early September.
WNV in California Horses: Additional Case Confirmed
So far this year positive WNV cases have been identified in Kern, Merced, Placer, Sacramento (two cases), Shasta, and Stanislaus counties, California animal health officials said.
Feed the Breed: Consider Breed, Type When Designing Equine Diets
We must consider the breeds of our horses and ponies when planning their diets. Here’s a look at what we currently know about feeding major equid categories and where we’re heading.
ASPCA Supporting Law Enforcement Response to Equine Cruelty in Florida, Wisconsin
A new grant initiative is designed to protect horses by combating barriers for addressing equine cruelty, the ASPCA says.
Weld County, Colorado, EIA: 240 Horses Exposed to Index Case
More than 100 of those horses were sent to 20 other states across the country. The Colorado Department of Agriculture is working to locate, quarantine, and retest those horses.
Coming to America: 2018 World Equestrian Games Preview
A fast-growing equestrian epicenter in a North Carolina hamlet prepares to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
Maryland Horse Owners: Keep Vaccinations Up-to-Date
The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health program is reminding horse owners to keep vaccinations up-to-date current after three unvaccinated horses tested positive for WNV in August.
