Latest News – The Horse
Volcanic Eruption Forcing Horse Evacuations in Hawaii
Kīlauea began erupting on May 3, sending molten lava into residential communities and forcing more than 1,500 people and a still-undetermined number of horses to evacuate.
How to Set Up an Equine Disease Isolation Unit on Your Farm
An effective isolation area can help contain an infectious disease outbreak. Here’s what you need to know.
Equine Parasite Control Programs
Is your parasite control program right for your horses? Find out and get your deworming questions answered!
Fine-Tuning Equine Welfare Evaluations
This approach, featuring animal-based indicators, could help well-meaning owners detect equine welfare issues they might accidentally be overlooking at their own farms, researchers say.
Bit Type, Bridle Style Impact Rein Tension
Researchers determined that, in one study, Western curb bits caused less rein tension than did English snaffles.
USEF Moving to Electronic Filing Only for MPA Disclosure Forms
Beginning June 15, all medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA, or Depo-Provera) disclosure forms must be submitted electronically.
Washington Animal Health Officials Confirm EHV-1 in King County
The EHV-1-positive horse has been placed in isolation and the facility has been quarantined.
EHM Confirmed in Montgomery County, Texas, Horse
Prior to diagnosis, the affected horse attended barrel racing events at the Oklahoma City Fair Grounds on April 28-30 and the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor, Texas, on May 5.
Texas Horse Thieves Sought
Authorities are investigating two reported thefts–one involving two horses and another involving three–near Cypress. All the horses have been recovered.
Chase County, Nebraska, Horse Test Positive for Rabies
Because rabies threatens both horses and the humans who handle them, the AAEP recommends rabies as one of five core vaccines every U.S. horse should receive.
Helping Horse Wounds Heal With Amnion
Amnion, the relatively thick innermost layer of the fetal tissues, contains numerous biological molecules that promote tissue growth and improve wound healing, researchers say.
Is Your Horse at Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can be difficult to treat, so early detection and treatment are key to giving affected horses the best chance at positive outcomes.
2018 AHP Student Travel Award Winners Announced
Emily Holowczak, Alyssa Murphree, and Sarah Ryan have each earned a $750 travel award to attend the 2018 AHP Equine Media Conference, taking place June 14-16 in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
2018 BEVA Congress Registration Open
Anyone who registers before June 4 will receive significantly reduced booking fees.
Choosing a Horse Grazing Muzzle
Our equine nutritionist offers suggestions for finding a grazing muzzle to fit your horse.
Feeding PPID and IR Senior Horses
From reducing PPID-associated muscle wasting to managing IR and obesity, here’s what to consider for your old horse.
