Latest News – The Horse
U.S. Equine Industry Has $122 Billion Economic Impact
This represents an increase from the $102 billion reported in the 2005 Economic Impact Study.
Don’t Be So Dominant During Training
The “alpha” concept of showing dominance when training a horse doesn’t coincide with what equitation science research is revealing, scientists say.
Two Virginia Horses at Separate Facilities Test Positive for EHV-1
There is no link between the cases, which were diagnosed in Fredericksburg and Powhatan County.
Dental Care of the Geriatric Horse
Dr. Jack Easley takes practitioners step-by-step through evaluating and treating senior horse’s teeth.
Warmblood Mare Residing in Kentucky Tests Positive for EHV-1
A recently imported Warmblood mare now residing in Kentucky has tested positive for the neurologic strain of EHV-1.
European Commission Reaffirms Racehorse Health in Chinese Disease-Free Zone
Horses at the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Conghua Training Centre, on the Chinese mainland, will be treated the same for residency purposes prior to temporary export to European Union member countries.
Foaling Experts to Discuss Difficult Births During First Tuesday Lecture
The event will take place on Tuesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Penn Vet New Bolton Center’s Alumni Hall, in Kennett Square.
Sagittal Groove Injury Outcomes in Warmblood Horses
The prognosis for performance soundness in nonracing horses diagnosed with sagittal groove injury and concurrent osteoarthritis is poor, researchers found.
‘EquCab3.0’ Horse Genome Reference Assembly Available Online
EquCab3.0 will be a critical resource for equine geneticists and scientists working to identify the causes and related biology of horses’ inherited traits.
Maricopa County, Arizona, Horse Positive for EHV-1
The affected Quarter Horse exhibited fever, ataxia, and other neurologic signs of disease.
EEE Confirmed in Nassau County, Florida, Horse
The 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare became clinical on Jan. 31 and was euthanized due to a poor prognosis.
SAA Detects Early Inflammation in Horses Traveling by Air
Researchers determined that SAA is a more reliable indicator of inflammation than rectal temperature in traveling horses.
BLM Concludes Triple B Complex Wild Horse Gather
The BLM removed 1,294 wild horses from the range. Those animals were checked by a vet and are being prepared for adoption.
Study Sheds New Light on the Origins of the Modern Horse
Researchers found that Przewalski’s horses, which were believed to be the last truly wild horses, are actually the feral descendants of the first horses ever domesticated.
Steaming vs. Soaking to Reduce Hay NSC Levels
Our nutritionist weighs whether steaming or soaking hay is more effective at reducing NSC levels for horses with insulin resistance.
Mineral of the Month: Copper
A mature horse that is idle or lightly exercised requires 100 mg of copper per day. Here’s why.
