Latest News – The Horse
New Assateague Pony Foal Born
The National Park Service is welcoming a new Assateague Pony foal born to N9BM-J (known as “Giggles”) on Aug. 17.
2017 Shackleford Banks Horses Report Released
At the end of 2017, 120 Shackleford Banks horses roamed Cape Lookout National Seashore, in North Carolina.
The Horse at Home is Still at Risk for Ulcers
Horses that don’t compete aren’t immune to gastric ulcer formation. Here’s what to watch for.
Gluck Center to Host EHV Symposium
The symposium and dinner will take place Thursday, Sept. 20, from 4-7:30 p.m., at Malone’s Prime, in Lexington, Kentucky.
WNV in Ohio Horses: First Cases of 2018 Confirmed
Two unvaccinated horses in Northeast Ohio have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). These are the first cases of WNV in Ohio horses identified this year.
Where is Botulism a Threat to Horses?
Find out where botulism cases are most prevalent and if your horse is at-risk from Dr. Daniela Luethy.
Catastrophic Injuries in Racehorses: KHRC Funds Gluck Center Study
Researchers are examining inflammatory and anti-inflammatory markers’ efficacy as early indicators for potential catastrophic injuries in racehorses.
Botulism Vaccination Protocols for Horses
Dr. Daniela Luethy covers recommendations for the botulism vaccination and booster series for horses.
Morgan Horses Die in Clark County, Kentucky, Barn Fire
Three retired mares and a stallion died in a Clark County, Kentucky, barn fire on Sunday.
Officials Confirm Four More Equine WNV Cases in California
These bring the total number of confirmed equine WNV cases in California to five so far this year.
WNV in Colorado Horses: First Case of 2018 Confirmed
A Larimer County horse has been diagnosed with West Nile virus; this is the first case of WNV in Colorado horses confirmed in 2018.
Signs of Botulism in Adult Horses
Dr. Daniela Luethy outlines the signs a horse might have botulism, including muscle weakness, lethargy, and the inability to eat.
Support for U.K. Veterinarians Seeking Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance for the equine veterinarian who’s also a parent requires planning, patience, good boundaries, and in many cases, a flexible employer. To help, four U.K. vets launched an initiative called MumsVet in 2016.
Routine Horse Vaccinations: Essential for Good Equine Health
Routine horse vaccinations are one of the easiest and most efficient ways to protect equids’ health against potentially fatal infectious diseases.
Tendon Problems in Old Horses: What Goes Wrong?
Researchers have determined that the matrix—a stretchy, sticky, weblike structure within the tendon—loses its resistance over time. This could play a role in tendon problems in old horses.
Parasites in Horses: Managing Common ‘Worms’
Learn about the lifecycles of common found parasites in horses and how to manage them.
