Latest News – The Horse

Virginia Confirms Second Equine EEE Case of 2015
The 3-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse from Chesapeake was recently purchased and her vaccination history is unknown.

Does Weight Gain Due to Grazing Cause Insulin Resistance?
Changes in Finnhorse mares’ body weight and condition and in gene expression did not appear to evoke insulin resistance.

Equine Canker
Canker is an unusual condition of the horse’s foot that affects the frog, bars, and sole.

Greene Recognized as JCEP Professional of the Year
Elizabeth (Betsy) Greene, PhD, is a professor and Extension equine specialist at the University of Vermont.

Separate Shedders for Safety
Scientists examined the effects of Salmonella shedding on previously hospitalized horses and their stablemates.

Separate Salmonella Shedders for Safety
Researchers recently studied factors associated with drug-resistant Salmonella shedding and what effect it might have on health outcomes of previously hospitalized horses and their stablemates.

Prepare for Atypical Myopathy Before Autumn Arrives
Now is the time to identify sycamore trees around horse pastures and reduce horses’ risk of consuming the toxic seeds.
Ringbone Treatment Options
What is the best way to treat ringbone in horses?

Are Fat Horses More Dominant Than Lean Ones?
Researchers found that dominant horses seem to be have higher body condition scores than their less-dominant herdmates.
Trainer Accused of Abusing Racehorses Pleads Not Guilty
Robert Dimmitt, the trainer accused of mutilating three racing Quarter Horses, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

West Nile Virus Confirmed in New Mexico Horse
The affected horse from Valencia County is reportedly recovering.
Saratoga Springs Pledges to Help Racehorse Retirement
Saratoga Springs will become the first city to address responsible racehorse stewardship in an official pledge.

Using Nutrition to Manage Obesity
Obesity is not just a cosmetic issue. It’s a health issue. Learn how to modify your horse’s diet to help him slim down.
New Vocations to Host Two Bluegrass Events
A Thoroughbred-only charity horse show will take place Sept. 12 and an open hunter pace is scheduled for Sept. 20.

10 Insurance Resources on TheHorse.com
Find out how insurance can help you deal with unexpected happenings at your farm, major horse health issues, and more.

Kentucky Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2015
The unvaccinated 5-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare is alive and her condition is reportedly improving.