Latest News – The Horse
Agents of Abortion: Why Pregnant Mares Abort
The first step toward preventing pregnancy loss in horses is understanding why it happens in the first place.
Pair Charged in Seizure of More Than 50 Horses
On Jan. 14, the horses’ owners Cheryl and Richard Ervin surrendered to the Union County Sheriff’s Office and were charged with 37 counts of misdemeanor and four felony counts of animal cruelty.
EIA in Georgia Horses: Three Cases Confirmed
The three affected Quarter Horses from Paulding County have been euthanized.
EHM in New York: Case Confirmed in Erie County
The affected mare exhibited neurologic signs of disease. She and the other horses residing at the farm have been quarantined.
Winter Water Access for Horses
Horses need access to fresh and unfrozen water during the winter months. Here’s what to remember.
Tall Fescue: Endophyte-Infected, Endophyte-Free, and Novel-Endophyte
Tall fescue is one of the most widely grown perennial grasses in the world and covers approximately 37 million acres in the United States alone. But some varieties can be detrimental to horses. Here’s what you need to know if you have tall fescue in your pastures.
Study: African Horse Sickness Test Reproducible According to Stringent OIE Standards
Researchers showed that the VP7 blocking ELISA test is highly reliable and works in exactly the same way every time its used, an important factor African horse sickness control and monitoring.
Nonhealing Equine Conjunctivitis? Parasites Might be to Blame
Periocular habronemiasis appears as granulous lesions around the eye as a result of parasite infestations. While it was once more common in tropical and subtropical climates, veterinarians have begun diagnosing it in regions as far north as Europe and the United States.
Feeding Weanling Horses: Tips to Remember
Weanlings should grow steadily and moderately as rapid weight gain could put them at risk for developmental orthopedic diseases. Three experts share their tips for achieving appropriate growth via nutrition.
Rabies Found in New Jersey Horse
The 20-month-old colt from rural Cape May County had been treated at a referral facility and was tested for rabies because he showed neurologic symptoms.
Abortion in Horses: Incidence and Causes
Equine abortion remains a common issue, and both infectious and noninfectious causes are frequently responsible.
EHV in New York: Cases Diagnosed in Schuyler County
Two Quarter Horses at a single facility in Schuyler County have tested positive for EHV-1.
Protecting Your Horse Property From Theft
Thefts happen in barns, at horse shows, and from pastures. Learn how to keep your horses, possessions, and people safe.
EHV in Virginia: Cases Confirmed in Hanover County
Two horses were euthanized due to severe neurologic deficits and a third began exhibiting neurologic signs on Jan. 10.
Study: Slight Side-to-Side Saddle Movement Appears Normal
Recent study results suggest that it’s normal for saddles to shift left to right during the stride, as long as the movement is so slight it’s hard to actually see.
Kentucky Equine Research Conference Coverage
Take a look at 30 years of equine dietary developments presented at the 2018 KER Conference, which took place Oct. 29-30 in Lexington, Kentucky.
