Latest News – The Horse
California Man who Evaded Police Charged with Animal Cruelty
The man was charged with stealing the horse then overworking him during an extensive chase.
Vaccinated Against WNV and EEE or Infected? Vets Can Tell
Researchers determined that vaccination does not result in a false positive diagnosis of acute disease.
Be A Hero To Your Horse: Proactively React To Wildfire Danger
Rebecca Gimenez shares tips for preparing for a wildfire evacuation.
NYPD Sued Over Alleged Horse Bite
A woman is suing the New York Police Department (NYPD) after a police horse allegedly bit her finger.
How Do I Treat My Horse’s Gastric Ulcers on a Budget?
Dr. Frank Andrews offers suggestions for diagnosing and treating equine gastric ulcers on a budget.
Oklahoma Racetrack Adopts Anti-Slaughter Policy
Remington Park has adopted a policy that denies stall space to those who sell retired racehorses for slaughter.
California Supports Third-Party Furosemide Administration
Further review of the matter should help deal with potential problems, not sidetrack the initiative, officials say.
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.
