Latest News – The Horse
Events at 2015 AAEP Convention to Benefit Horse Welfare
A scramble-style golf tournament and the AAEP Foundation Celebration will both raise funds to improve horse welfare.
Equine WNV Cases Reported in Southern France
Two horses have been euthanized and dozens more quarantined in a rare West Nile virus (WNV) outbreak in France.
Elk Blamed for Oregon Horse Death
While wildlife authorities believe an elk is responsible, some ranchers maintain that the animal was attacked by a wolf.
Respiratory Problems and Poor Performance
Vets can evaluate and treat performance-limiting respiratory problems to help return the patient to peak performance.
Making Friends With Horseless Neighbors
How do you maintain a good relationship with your nonhorsey neighbors?
Additional Cases of EEE Found in Michigan Horses
The unvaccinated horses from Calhoun and Van Buren counties have been euthanized.
10 Learning Theory-Based Horse Training Principles
These principles can help riders maintain equine welfare, improve safety, and allow horses to perform at their best.
Time to Ride Challenge Wraps Up Final Weekend of Contest
As of Sept. 25 more than 29,000 newcomers have been introduced to horses through challenge-hosted experiences.
Manufacturer Recalls Potentially Contaminated Horse Feed
Western Milling voluntarily recalled horse feed that could be contaminated with monensin, which is toxic to horses.
The Connection Between Moldy Hay and Heaves
Moldy hay can can contribute to several respiratory problems in horses, the most important of which is heaves.
Applications for Merck/AAEP Foundation Scholarships Open
Five $5,000 scholarships are available through the new Merck Animal Health/AAEP Foundation Scholarship Program.
FEI Clears Guerdat, Bichsel in Prohibited Substances Cases
The FEI determined that feed contaminated with poppy seeds was responsible for three horses’ positive drug tests.
Preventing Hay Fires
Here’s what to monitor in order to keep your hay supply and the structures it’s stored in safe.
BEVA Members Vote With Feet for Voluntary Projects
Two horse health care and castration clinics have been confirmed for the autumn.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Charlotte Hansen
Hansen’s current research focuses on the economic considerations of different treatment strategies for equine influenza.
Horse Feeder and Waterer Options for Every Barn
Equine product companies and do-it-yourself horse owners have come up with many innovative solutions to keep horses fed and watered. Here’s a sampling:
