Latest News – The Horse
New Jersey Horses Contract EEE
A 3-year-old Morris County gelding and a 1-year-old Ocean County mare were euthanized after testing positive for EEE.
Horses Evacuated From Louisiana Flood Heading Home
Most of the evacuated horses have returned to their owners’ farms, but 149 horses are still waiting to go home.
Oklahoma Horse Stabbed to Death
Police are investigating after a horse sustained four stab wounds in the neck.
Poll Recap: Horse Water Options
Of the 1,413 respondents, 936 (66%) said their horses get water from a trough or bucket that they fill manually.
EEE Confirmed in Ulster County, New York, Horse
The unvaccinated 11-year-old mare was euthanized after she became recumbent and unresponsive.
West Nile Cases Confirmed in Oregon, Minnesota Horses
Oregon reported its first case of the year, while the case count in Minnesota has reached 11.
BLM Vale District Conducting Emergency Wild Horse Gather
The gather comes in response to the Cherry Road Wildfire, which has burned 90% of the area in which a herd resides.
Does Skeletal Muscle Inflammation Lead to Hyperinsulinemia?
Researchers could not identify a positive relationship between inflammation and obesity or insulin resistance in horses.
Why Are Horses Nervous When It’s Windy?
Behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell offers reasons horses might be spookier than normal in windy weather.
Washington State Diagnostic Lab Confirms 10 Equine WNV Cases
The recent cases are located farther north than detections in previous years, Washington State University reported.
Scientists Evaluate Equine Blood Compatibility, Typing Tests
Penn Vet researchers tested more efficient ways to identify blood compatibility and type prior to transfusions.
Kentucky Reports First Equine WNV Cases of 2016
Both affected horses–one from Barren County and one from Hardin County–were unvaccinated, but are recovering.
All Horse, Human Drug Tests From Rio Olympics Clean
A total of 60 equine samples–30% of the 200 competing horses–were tested during the Games.
Is Selenium Deficiency Deadly to Horses?
Too much dietary selenium can cause toxicity or even death. But too little selenium can be life-threatening, as well.
UK Pasture Evaluation Work Showcased at Rangeland Congress
The program staff have performed 160 pasture evaluations, representing more than 30,000 acres, in 20 Kentucky counties.
The Grass Guide: Red Clover
Red clover provides excellent forage quality when grazed or harvested before the flower blooms.
