Latest News – The Horse
The ABCs of FECTs
Fecal egg count tests (FECTs) allow veterinarians to develop a tailored deworming schedule for each horse.
Vaccinate Texas Horses for EEE, WNV
Officials are urging vaccination following high disease rates in Texas horses last year.
Practical In-House Epididymal Semen Collection
Cryopreserved epididymal sperm can be valuable if a stallion will be castrated or if he dies unexpectedly.
Stallion Reproductive Disorders: Focus on Hemospermia
Reproductive tract injuries can result in the presence of blood in a stallion’s ejaculate, called hemospermia.
University of Tennessee to Host Conference for Horse Owners
Lecture topics include nutrition, PPID, parasitology, back pain, toxic plants, natural foot care, and dentistry.
Hyperimmune Plasma and R. equi Pneumonia Severity
Giving foals hyperimmune plasma did not prevent infection, but it did reduce the severity of R. equi pneumonia.
Is My Compost Pile Going to Combust?
Our digital managing editor thought her manure pile was about to burst into flames. Find out why she needn’t worry.
Pain Management Options for Laminitis, Foals, and More
Veterinarians share their experiences in delivering pain management and discuss the pros and cons of various drugs.
Free Lecture to Cover Equine Neurology, Lameness
Neil Mittelman, DVM, and Holly Stewart, VMD, will present a joint lecture on March 1 at the New Bolton Center.
Pennsylvania Man Accused of Fraud
Brian A. Rowlands was arrested for allegedly stealing several thousand dollars from the Pennsylvania Morgan Horse Club.
Okeechobee County, Florida, Horse Tests Positive for EIA
This is the first Florida EIA case in 2016, the Equine Disease Communication Center reported.
Equine Neurologic Exams: Be Thorough and Consistent
Thorough exams can help vets localize lesions to specific areas of the nervous system based on observed clinical signs.
Is Equine Coronavirus Prevalent in Nasal Secretions?
Researchers found low detection rates in nasal secretions from horses with fever and signs of respiratory disease.
Horses Can Read Human Emotions, Study Shows
For the first time horses have been shown to be able to distinguish between angry and happy human facial expressions.
National Stud at Newmarket Quarantined for EHV- 1
The affected filly is receiving veterinary care and is expected to make a full recovery.
New Mexico EHV-1: Case Count Rises to 61
Three horses were released from the isolation barn on Feb. 9 and eight exposed barns have returned to nonexposed status.
