Latest News – The Horse
Horses With Fever But No Cough, Nasal Discharge: Consider Tick-Borne Disease
When a horse spikes a fever without the nasal discharge and other respiratory signs you’d expect to see with an infectious disease, the potential causes could be vast. In some parts of the country, a tick-borne disease could be a culprit.
EMS Heritability High in Morgans, Welsh Ponies
Researchers have learned that genetics have more influence on a horse’s risk of developing EMS than previously thought.
Vet: Consider Lesser-Known Parasite in Neuromuscular Disease Cases
Some horses with neuromuscular disease could have a protozoan parasite Sarcocystis fayeri in their skeletal muscles, researchers learned.
Healthy Broodmares Can Shed EHV-1 Vaginally
Researchers say this might be a bigger source of environmental contamination than previously thought.
Celebrating International Donkey Week
In honor of International Donkey Week, May 6-11, 2019, we asked readers to share photos and stories of their favorite long-eared equines.
Colic: It’s All Academic Until it Happens to You
Journalist Pat Raia has written about horse health and welfare issues for years, but she learned it’s a whole different ballgame when your own horse is the patient. Here’s what she experienced when her horse colicked recently.
Thousands of Working Equids Die in Influenza Outbreak
Official disease notification from Senegal and Nigeria indicate more than 40,000 cases have resulted in more than 3,000 equid deaths since mid-December.
Stubborn as a Donkey?
One behavior expert explains the differences in behavior between donkeys and horses.
EIA in Texas: Cases Confirmed in Ector and Kimble Counties
In each county, a Quarter Horse tested positive for EIA in late April.
Cargill Recalling Select Southern States Horse, Livestock Feed
Cargill is voluntarily recalling Southern States Triple 10 horse feed and other select livestock feeds due to elevated aflatoxin levels.
Acupuncture Can Help Horses With Chronic Laminitis
Laminitis can be challenging to treat, but using acupuncture in conjunction with traditional therapies might improve results, one study found. Here’s how.
PET Scan Research Could Improve Racehorse Safety, Welfare
A standing equine PET scanner will soon be available at Santa Anita Park. Veterinarians and researchers hope it will ultimately help identify subtle pre-existing bone changes before they lead to catastrophic injuries.
Evicting Carpenter Bees From Horse Barns
Carpenter bees are important pollinators but can cause extensive structural damage. An entomologist shares advice on how to control populations on horse farms.
EEE in Florida Horses: Case Confirmed in Polk County
The affected undervaccinated 8-year-old Quarter Horse stallion developed clinical signs on April 24 and was euthanized due to a poor prognosis.
Are Apple Seeds Bad for Horses?
Apples are a token equine treat, but could they be toxic? While it’s unlikely, our nutritionist still says to use caution when feeding fruits to horses.
EHV-1 in Ohio Horses: Six Cases Confirmed
Four of the six EHV-positive horses showed respiratory signs of disease (three of which have died) and two are showing neurologic signs.
