Latest News – The Horse
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.
Two Dozen Horses Killed in Georgia Barn Fire
The barn was completely involved in fire when firefighters arrived, officials said.
Virginia Owners: Vaccinate Horses Now Against EEE, WNV
Vaccines against WNV and EEE are highly effective in minimizing disease occurrence if given appropriately, Virginia’s state veterinarian said.
Smart Equine Parasite Control: Fecal Egg Count Cheat Sheet
Use this cheat sheet to help determine when to perform fecal egg counts, fecal egg count reduction tests, and when to deworm horses of various age groups.
NYRA, TAA Team Up to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare
Horseplayers cashing winning tickets at NYRA tracks can now make a tax-deductible contribution to the TAA at self-service AmTote betting terminals.
Conditioning Horses on Water Treadmills
Thoroughbreds conditioned on water treadmills increased both their VO2max and speed.
Research Review: Anesthesia and Surgery in Pregnant Mares
If surgery requiring general anesthesia must be performed on pregnant mares, the safest time window is Days 40-220 of gestation, researchers concluded.
