Latest News – The Horse
What is Big-Head Disease?
This condition, caused by an unbalanced diet, can have serious musculoskeletal implications for affected horses.
EEE Confirmed in Young Palm Beach County, Florida, Horse
The 14-month-old vaccinated Arabian began showing clinical signs began on May 31 and was euthanized the same day.
Poll Recap: Saddle Type on the Trail
Of the 765 respondents, 353 (46%) said they are most likely to use a western saddle for a trail ride or hack.
Disease Trends Reinforce Importance of Good Biosecurity
Is your horse protected from infectious disease? Here are tips on how to keep him safe at home and on the road.
BLM Seeks Input on Plan to Manage Pine Nut Wild Horses
Public comments will be accepted through July 6.
Advocacy Groups Want BLM to Increase PZP Use in Wild Horses
The groups believe increased PZP use could reduce the need to maintain horses in holding facilities.
‘Equine Asthma’ Now an Official Diagnosis
Inflammatory airway disease and recurrent airway obstruction fall under the “equine asthma syndrome” umbrella.
Applications Open for 2016 AAEP Foundation Research Fellows
These annual scholarships are awarded to AAEP-member veterinarians who are beginning careers in equine research.
Prepurchase Exams are Rarely Black and White
We horse people can be hard on each otherÑyou don’t have to look far to see it. And nowhere is the disagreement over management methods
Texas Horses Confirmed Positive for EHV-1
Seven horses at one Cooke County breeding farm tested positive for the neuropathogenic form of the virus in late May.
BLM to Host Wild Horse Day in Oregon
Specialists will share how the Wild Horse and Burro Program works and showcase adoptable animals in demonstrations.
Butte Co., California, Officials Warn Horses at Risk for WNV
Officials are encouraging vaccination, which has proven to be an effective disease prevention tool.
TCA Announces Award of Merit Winners for May
The award recognizes individuals or groups working to provide a better life for Thoroughbreds or those caring for them.
Does Energy Intake Influence Equine Forage Preference?
Horses appear to select forages based on smell and taste rather than energy intake, researchers found.
Maine Horse Owners: Vaccinate Horses Now
State officials say now’s the time to vaccinate horses against rabies, Eastern equine encephalitis, and West Nile virus.
Kentucky Livestock Investigation Training Registration Open
The event for county and state officials will take place Aug. 1-3 at Morehead State University.
