Latest News – The Horse
Rabies in Horses: Preventable but Still Invariably Fatal
Once an animal is affected, the disease is invariably fatal. However, rabies prevention is easy. Here’s what to know.
Eclipse Champion Hidden Lake Dead at 23
The 23-year-old daughter of Quiet American was euthanized Sept. 29 due to infirmities of old age.
Equine Parasite Control: What’s New?
Horse deworming recommendations have changed. Get up-to-date with Dr. Martin Nielsen of the University of Kentucky.
Borell Takes Plea Deal in Horse Abandonment Case
Charles Borell pleaded guilty to nine counts of second-degree misdemeanor animal cruelty under an Alford plea.
Protect Your Horse From Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial disease that causes both recurrent uveitis (“moon blindness”)—especially in Appaloosas, draft horses, and Warmbloods—and abortion in horses. But now there’s a vaccine to prevent it. Is your horse is at risk?
Additional Equine WNV Cases Reported Across Country
Cases were recently reported in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Washington.
U.S. House Passes Forest Service Trail Stewardship Act
The bill is designed to help improve trail maintenance without the need for additional funding.
Colorado Equine WNV Case Count Rises to 12
Cases have been confirmed in Larimer, Weld, LaPlata, Adams, Mesa, and Pueblo counties.
Santa Cruz County, California, Horses Displaced by Wildfire
Several horses have returned to their homes, but others remain at the county animal shelter and fairgrounds.
Operation Gelding Receives Grants to Support Clinics
As a result, the program hopes to nearly double the number of clinics held and stallions gelded by 2018.
Tennessee Woman Accused of Maltreating Horses
Twenty-four horses are receiving rehabilitative care while their owner faces animal cruelty charges.
Poll Recap: Lepto-what?
Of the 458 respondents, 158 (34%) said they do not know what leptospirosis is.
Coalition of State Horse Councils’ Fall Meeting Approaching
State horse council and AHC representatives will meet Oct. 28-30 for the coalition’s fall meeting.
Wisconsin Horses Test Positive for EEE, WNV
There are now 11 EEE cases and seven WNV cases in Wisconsin horses thus far in 2016.
Infertility With No Cause? Try Hydrotubation of the Oviducts
Hydrotubation involves passing an endoscope through the cervix and uterus into the oviduct and flushing it with saline.
Equine Rabies: What You Should Know About this Fatal Disease
While the incidence of rabies is low, the fatality rate is high: 100%. Learn how to protect your horse.
