Latest News – The Horse
WNV in Virginia: First Equine Case of 2018 Confirmed
The unvaccinated 9-year-old pony mare from Fauquier County has recovered.
Assateague Pony Euthanized After Being Hit by Car
An Assateague pony struck by a vehicle on Aug. 6 was euthanized Aug. 15, officials from the National Park Services’ Assateague Island National Seashore have confirmed.
2018 Kentucky Downs Research Day Sponsorships Sold Out
Sponsorships have been obtained for all five of the races Kentucky Downs made available for Kentucky Downs Research Day, which benefits the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, to be on Sept. 1.
Fact Sheet: Laminitis in Horses
Laminitis causes crippling lameness associated with intense pain that shortens horses’ athletic careers. Download this fact sheet to learn more about recognizing, treating, and preventing laminitis in horses.
A Closer Look: Gastric Ulcer Formation
An ulcer is an area of damaged and eroded tissue that leaves behind a painful divot (think of a canker sore or a bed sore). In this special report, take a “closer look” at gastric ulcers, an all-too-common equine stomach condition.
Scientists Discover Structural Changes in Senior Horse Hearts
Describing age-related structural changes in senior horse hearts is a critical first step in recognizing pathologies. However, researchers say it’s too soon to know how those age-related changes affect horse health.
EIA in Texas Horses: Additional Cases Confirmed
Equine Disease Communication Center records indicate that officials have confirmed at least 20 cases of EIA in Texas horses so far this year.
Survey Shows Horse Owners Rely on Their Veterinarians
Respondents reported their equine veterinarians as their most trusted sources for vaccination and deworming information.
South Carolina Confirms First Equine WNV Case for 2018
The 5-year-old mare from Chesterfield County had just been vaccinated but did not survive.
WNV in Washington Horses: First Case for 2018 Confirmed
The 5-year-old Quarter Horse from Grant County has a favorable prognosis at this time and is receiving supportive care.
AHC Developing Universal Equine Microchip Look-Up Tool
The universal microchip look-up tool would provide a single source where the public and various organizations and emergency response teams could find a horse’s identity or the registry with which the animal’s microchip number is associated.
August Prime Time for EEE in Virginia Horses
Officials are urging caution after a Quarter Horse mare from Suffolk, who was incompletely vaccinated—she received the initial vaccination against EEE, but not a follow-up booster—died late last month.
First Case of WNV in New York Horses for 2018 Confirmed
The unvaccinated 15-year-old gelding, from Addison, in Steuben County, began showing clinical signs on Aug. 4, was hospitalized Aug. 5, and is reportedly recovering from infection.
Are Hay Preservatives Safe for Horses?
Should you avoid purchasing hay treated with propionic acid (a preservative) for horses? Not necessarily, our nutritionist says.
Feeding Frequency Affects Gastric Ulceration in Exercised Young Horses
An automated feeder that provides grain in multiple small meals throughout the day might help reduce the prevalence of gastric ulcers in horses in training.
EEE in South Carolina: First Equine Case of 2018 Confirmed
The 5-year-old mare from Chesterfield County had no vaccination history and died.
