Latest News – The Horse
SIRS Scoring System Useful in Assessing Equine Emergencies
A recently developed scoring system can help veterinarians make treatment recommendations, researchers say.
Three Nevada Horses Test Positive for West Nile
None of the three affected horses were vaccinated against West Nile virus.
Vets Invited to Saddle Up for AAEP Convention in San Antonio
The 63rd Annual AAEP Convention will take place Nov. 17-21 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
AHCF Extends Economic Impact Survey Deadline
The American Horse Council Foundation extended the deadline to Sept. 4.
Virginia EHV-1 Update: Additional Horse Tests Positive
A third horse on the index farm developed a fever and subsequently tested positive for neurologic EHV-1.
Przewalski’s Horse Maja Dies
The 13-year-old mare was euthanized at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute after developing renal failure.
Miniature Horses, Ponies Seized in Texas
Approximately 80 horses and ponies are receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from a property near Houston.
Dressage Horse Detained After Positive Glanders Test
Sagacious HF is in extended quarantine in Miami pending the results of additional testing slated for Aug. 23.
Tips for Feeding Foals After Weaning
Weanlings require additional support and feeding adjustments as they grow. Here’s what to remember.
Record Medication Use During Equine Gestation
Keeping a precise medical record for pregnant mares could help researchers better understand fetal malformations.
Researchers Investigate Naked Foal Syndrome in Akhal-Tekes
Researchers say naked foal syndrome is related to a nonsense gene variant and appears to be unique to Akhal-Tekes.
Virginia EHV-1 Update: No New Cases Confirmed
The affected horses are from a small private farm in Culpeper County, which is under quarantine until at least Sept. 4.
Maryland Horse Owners: Keep Vaccinations Up-To-Date
Vaccines can help protect horses against potentially deadly West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalomyelitis.
NYSGC Investigating Spate of Horse Deaths at Saratoga
The NYSGC is working to determine what might have contributed to a dozen recent racing- and training-related deaths.
Delaware Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2017
The 11-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Kent County, which was not currently vaccinated against WNV, was euthanized.
Does Equine Lameness Need to be Redefined?
Dr. Paul René van Weeren suggests that equine lameness might need to be redefined to reflect new digital assessment techniques that use preset parameters to detect gait asymmetries.
