Latest News – The Horse
BLM Concludes Nevada Burro Gather
The BLM gathered 42 burros utilizing a temporary corral stocked with hay and water.
Penn Vet Lecture to Focus on Equine Neurologic Exams
Dr. Amy Johnson will conduct live equine neurologic exam demonstrations as part of the lecture.
Can We Monitor Ridden Horses’ Stress Levels Objectively?
A new device determines horses’ heart rate changes due to stress and “subtracts” changes due to physical activity.
Fighting French Fly to Victory in Olympic Team Jumping Final
Team USA finished in silver medal position, while Germany won a jump-off for the bronze.
The Tolerable Club Foot
Is it worth taking a chance on a horse with a “clubby” foot, and how can you manage one to keep him sound?
Oklahoma Confirms Second Equine WNV Case for 2016
The 9-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Muskogee County was euthanized. Her vaccination history is unknown.
BIVI Seeking Proposals for Equine Research Awards
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica will give $75,000 in five individual $15,000 awards to fund selected studies.
How Can I Tell if My Horse Needs Stitches?
If my horse gets a cut, how can I tell if it’s severe enough to require a veterinarian to suture it?
Madden, Cortes ‘C’ Withdrawn From Olympic Jumping
Cortes ‘C’ sustained an injury during the first round of the team competition on Aug. 16.
Flooding Challenges Humans, Horses in Louisiana
Owners are working to locate horses displaced by the flood and evaluate property damage as waters subside in some areas.
Researchers Study Method to Detect Equine Arthritis Early
Scientists say molecular changes to an in-joint protein layer called lubricin could indicate osteoarthritis development.
Tight at the Top After First Round of Olympic Team Jumping
Brazil, Germany, The Netherlands, and Team USA tied for the lead on a zero score after the first round of team jumping.
Pennsylvania Adopts Racehorse Uniform Medication Program
Pennsylvania is the 10th state to fully adopt the National Uniform Medication Program.
Poll Recap: West Nile Virus Protection
Of the 832 respondents, 713 (86%) said their horses are up-to-date on their West Nile virus vaccines.
Texas Confirms Six New Equine West Nile Cases
The laboratory also confirmed one case of Eastern equine encephalitis in a horse residing in Orange County.
Researchers Study Plant-Based Treatment for Equine Melanoma
Betulinic acid could become a safe and effective treatment for melanoma in horses, researchers said.
