Latest News – The Horse
Grade 1 Winner Halo America Dead at 26
The pensioned broodmare was euthanized July 7 at Old Friends due to declining health.
FEI Decides on 2015 Endurance Prohibited Substance Case
The horse Lunatica tested positive for two prohibited substances: propranolol and dexamethasone.
Progesterone as a Diagnostic Tool During Equine Pregnancy
Veterinarians can use progesterone diagnostically to evaluate luteal function during early pregnancy.
Utah Horse Owners: Take Precautions Against WNV
Rising temperatures and mosquito populations prompted officials to encourage owners to vaccinate horses against WNV.
BLM to Present Talk on Wild Horses in Wyoming
The event will take place July 9 at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, in Casper.
Behaviorist: Train According to Horses’ Ethology, Cognition
Consider horses’ unique abilities and needs to carry out welfare-friendly, efficient training, one researcher says.
First Right of Refusal in Horse Sale Contracts
What happens if you buy a horse but the seller hasn’t honored a first-right-of-refusal contract with the previous owner?
Brennan Equine Welfare Fund Announces 2016 Grants
Thirteen equine rescue, rehabilitation, retirement, retraining, and placement facilities received funds.
New Resistance Genes: What’s the Threat to Horses?
A recently discovered resistance gene in bacteria has focused attention on emerging multidrug resistance.
Asian Equestrian Federation Signs MOU With FEI
The AEF, founded in 1978, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and has 34 member national federations.
My Horse’s Vet Bill is How Much?
Understand the costs of veterinary care before you’re faced with a sick or injured horse.
Horse Dies in Massachusetts Barn Fire
Firefighters were able to rescue 11 of the 12 horses that were in the barn at the time of the fire.
California Confirms First Equine WNV Case for 2016
The unvaccinated Thoroughbred mare from San Diego County is recovering slowly.
Shoeing the Previously Barefoot Horse
Veterinarian Dr. Erin Denney-Jones talks about transitioning a horse into shoes for the first time.
Vector-Borne Diseases’ Emergent Threat for Horses
Many diseases were once considered geographically restricted. But disease migration has eliminated that complacency.
International Equine Disease Report, First Quarter 2016
Diagnosed diseases include vesicular stomatitis, EHV, strangles, influenza, piroplasmosis, rabies, and more.
