Latest News – The Horse
Study: Lavender Can Lead to Calmer Horses
Researchers found significant signs of stress reduction when horses inhaled lavender essential oil from a diffuser compared to water vapor and chamomile.
Heather Reynolds and Cayucos Win 2018 Tevis Cup
Reynolds and Cayucos, a 10-year-old 15.1 hand chestnut Arabian gelding, crossed the finish line at 10:00 p.m. on July 28 to claim her third Tevis Cup victory.
Mustang MM Cody Wins 2018 Haggin Cup at Tevis
MM Cody, a 10-year-old gelding, is the first Mustang to earn the award, presented to the horse deemed to be in superior condition after completing the 100-mile endurance ride.
BLM to Conduct Gather at Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range
The BLM will remove up to 60 wild horses from the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range, near Grand Junction, Colorado.
Horse Industry Survey Shows Changes in Horse Health Management
The equine industry appears to have stabilized, and participants are working closely with their veterinarians on horse health care issues such as vaccinations and deworming.
Minnesota Confirms First Equine WNV Case of 2018
A 3-year-old unvaccinated Miniature Horse stallion from Pine City presented with acute neurologic signs. He is currently receiving supportive care.
Custom Glue-On Shoes Could Help Laminitic Horses
A custom-fitted thermoplastic glue-on shoe, designed to support the frog, made study ponies at-risk for laminitis more comfortable within three days, researchers said.
Neutrophil Apoptosis in Equine Inflammatory Conditions
Horse are especially sensitive to endotoxemia. To address the issue, Dr. Stacy Anderson of Lincoln Memorial University, in Harrogate, Tennessee, presents her research on neutrophil apoptosis (the death of cells that occurs as a normal and controlled part of an organism’s growth or development) in horses.
Mutation Behind Immune-Mediated Myositis in Horses Identified
Researchers also developed a genetic test to check for the “MYH1 mutation,” which can now allow owners and veterinarians to identify susceptible horses and screen breeding stock.
BLM Seeks Comment on Spring Creek Herd Management Area
The BLM is seeking input on an environmental assessment evaluating bait trapping wild horses in the Spring Creek Basin Herd Management Area, southeast of Norwood, Colorado.
North Carolina Confirms Fourth EEE Case of 2018
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture has confirmed EEE in an unvaccinated yearling donkey jenny in Duplin County.
Multiple Potomac Horse Fever Cases at Liberty University
One horse has died and several more are recovering after developing signs of Potomac horse fever (PHF) at the Liberty University Equestrian Center, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Carr Fire Forces Equine Evacuations in California
An undisclosed number of horses have been evacuated due to a wildfire that has incinerated nearly 100,000 acres in two California counties.
Utah Wild Horse Gather to Begin Aug. 1
The BLM plans to remove approximately 200 wild horses from within and outside the Bible Springs Complex and Sulphur Herd Management Area in Iron and Beaver Counties, Utah.
Owyhee County, Idaho, Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly is recovering with supportive care.
UKVDL Adjusts Fees, Adds New Tests and Panels
The UKVDL has adjusted fees and added new tests and panels for the new fiscal year, which began July 1.
