Latest News – The Horse
Treating Biofilms and Latent Infections in Mares
Suspect a biofilm or latent infection if bacterial endometritis is treated appropriately, but the infection persists.
Comeback King Skelton Takes Individual Gold in Jumping
Nick Skelton, aboard Big Star, becoming the first British jumping rider to win individual gold.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Two Idaho Horses
The two unvaccinated horses from Boundary County died as a result of the disease.
Stallion Reproduction Symposium Schedule Released
The International Symposium on Stallion Reproduction will take place Aug. 27-29 at the University of Illinois.
Virginia Confirms Fifth, Sixth Cases of Equine EEE for 2016
Both horses were from Suffolk and were euthanized. Neither had up-to-date vaccinations.
What Does AMH Say About Your Stallion or Mare?
Anti-Mullerian hormone is a reliable marker for cryptorchidism, granulosa-cell tumors, and, possibly, mare fertility.
Coverdale Honored with 2016 Equine Science Award
Dr. Josie Coverdale was an associate professor and equine science section leader at Texas A&M University before her death in February.
West Nile Confirmed in Two Nevada Horses
A horse in Churchill County and another in Clark County have tested positive for West Nile virus.
Behind the Scenes at the Olympic Farriery Forge
British and Brazilian farriers are working around the clock to keep the equine athletes well-shod in Rio de Janiero.
Operation Gelding Receives Grant to Expand Program
The AAEP Foundation provided $10,000 toward the UHC’s $50,000 goal to geld 500 horses.
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.
