Latest News – The Horse
Oklahoma Reports Second EIA-Positive Horse
The 13-year old Quarter Horse gelding from McCurtain County was euthanized.
Oregon Emergency Wild Horse Gather Concludes Successfully
In total 155 horses–33 foals, 55 mares, and 67 stallions–were gathered and transported to an adoption facility.
Plea Deal Entered in New York Horse Shooting
Robert Webster Jr. pleaded guilty to a criminal mischief charge connected to the shooting death of a horse last year.
Study: Most X Ray Abnormalities Don’t Delay Racing Careers
Only enlarged proximal sesamoid bones were identified as being a risk for delaying a 2-year-old’s first start.
Feeding a Senior Hinny
I have a 30-year-old hinny who is very skinny and is losing weight. Is there anything that I could give him to make him more comfortable, help him gain weight, and not cause him harm?
Needle-Shy Horse Advice
Behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell offers step-by-step advice for helping a horse who’s afraid of getting shots from the vet.
Poll Recap: Laminitis Experience
Of the 585 respondents, 372 (64%) said they have owned or managed a horse with laminitis.
Eye Drops, Irrigating Solutions Recalled
Kinetic Technologies and Kinetic Vet have voluntarily recalled specific lots of Hy-Optic, OptiVet, and Optimend.
Para-Equestrians Prepare to do Battle for Paralympic Medals
Para-equestrians from 29 nations will compete for the most coveted medals in the sport starting on Sept. 11.
Equine Piroplasmosis Found in Wyoming Racehorses
Fourteen racehorses from Wyoming, along with one from Utah, have tested positive for equine piroplasmosis.
Some Horses Missing From Mustang Monument Found
More than 50 horses released when their pasture fences were cut have been returned to the equine sanctuary.
Cobalt Administration Can Put Horses, Humans at Risk
The degree of hypertension some study horses developed could possibly result in serious complications, scientists found.
Diagnostic Biomarkers for Late-Term Pregnancy Loss
Researchers are exploring whether various diagnostic biomarkers could help assess fetoplacental well-being in mares.
Study: Gut Microflora Changes Could Point to EMS
Researchers observed a decrease in the fecal microbial diversity in EMS horses compared to metabolically normal horses.
BLM Concludes Outside Silver King, Triple B Horse Gathers
The BLM removed 105 horses from outside the Silver King HMA and 181 horses from in and around the Triple B HMA.
Equine NSAID Best Practices
Your veterinarian will decide which NSAID is best for your horse. Always adhere to his or her administration guidelines.
