Latest News – The Horse
EHV-1 Confirmed in Lincoln County, South Dakota, Horse
The horse that tested positive for EHV-1 has traveled extensively in South Dakota for cutting and sorting events in the past few weeks.
New CEM Protocol Introduced in Great Britain
New procedures are now in place to safeguard Britain’s equine population from future contagious equine metritis (CEM) outbreaks.
Getting to the Bottom of Sudden Death in Sport Horses
There’s been very little scientific study into sudden death in sport horses, but researchers recently reviewed a number of incidents with the ultimate goal of reducing the number of fatalities that occur.
Capturing and Analyzing Limb Injuries in Racehorses
Scientists hope an estimation of the forces applied to the ligaments and tendons can be used to test the soft-tissue structures’ strain when the limb is faced with variable footing and ground reaction forces.
Assateague Island Home to 83 Horses
The National Park Service’s population census of the wild horses on Assateague Island revealed 82 horses, and a new foal, bringing the herd total to 83.
Researchers Study Potential R. equi Vaccine
Vaccinating mares against the polysaccharide poly-N-acetyl glucosamine appears to effectively protect foals against R. equi pneumonia, researchers found.
Horse Owners: Are You Prepared for Natural Disasters?
Can you answer “yes” to the question, “Have we done due diligence with developing a functional all-hazards disaster plan to protect us and the animals that make up such a significant part of our lives?”
Hurricane Harvey: Impact and Response Related to Texas Equids
Learn how emergency responders helped the 88,000 horses, donkeys, and mules residing in the 41 Texas counties impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
2018 TIP Noncompetition Award Applications Available
Applications for The Jockey Club’s TIP Thoroughbred of the Year Award and the Young Rider of the Year Award are due June 30.
Caring for the Equine Colic Survivor
Special maintenance and nutrition can help your horse get back to (and stay in) good health after a colic episode.
International Equine Infectious Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2017
Officials confirmed cases of equine influenza, EHV, equine infectious anemia, and other equine infectious disease outbreaks.
Cutaneous Lymphangitis in Horses
If left untreated, cutaneous lymphangitis can cause permanent leg disfigurement. Here’s what to know about this condition.
Racehorse Breakdowns: The Importance of Post-Mortem Exams
The ultimate goal of any post-mortem exam program is to mitigate racehorse injury risk and, in turn, that of the exercise riders and jockeys involved.
Horse Killed, Another Injured in Florida Trailer Mishap
A horse died after kicking out the newly replaced floor of a trailer in which he was riding, falling backwards, and being dragged on a busy roadway near Fort Pierce, Florida.
Managing Meconium Impactions in Neonatal Foals
Meconium impactions are the most common cause of intestinal obstruction and one of the most prevalent health issues overall in neonatal foals.
Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in Washington Horse
The horse was moved to an isolation area at his home farm and the premise has been quarantined.
