Latest News – The Horse
Equine Tyzzer’s Disease Update
Tyzzer’s disease primarily affects foals’ livers, causing necrotizing hepatitis (liver disease).
Texas Horse Owners Face More Charges
The owners of 200 horses seized last month face a felony charge for evidence tampering and more than 10 cruelty charges.
Stay Weather-Aware at Events
Learn how to remain weather-aware and ensure people and horses are in safe places before severe weather strikes.
Horse Manure Management Other Than Composting
Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water offers alternatives to composting for small horse-property owners.
Keeneland: New Sales Condition Regarding Anabolic Steroids
Buyers can have yearlings and horses in training to be exported to Great Britain tested for anabolic steroids.
Six New Vets Selected for AAEP Foundation Scholarships
Recipients are evaluated on academics, leadership, and involvement in activities benefiting horses’ health and welfare.
New Kentucky Database Lists Lost, Abandoned Horses
Kentuckians whose horses have gone missing can now search for them online using a new database.
Input Sought on Veterinarian Selection Survey
Researchers are seeking horse owners’ input on a factors that influence their selection of an equine veterinarian.
Horse Tethered to Fence in Colorado Dies
Authorities are seeking whoever hobbled a mare and left her tied to a fence during a recent spell of hot weather.
Owner of Mare Abandoned in North Texas Sought
The 12-year-old weak and emaciated mare found on a rural road about three weeks ago is recovering.
Dopamine and Horses: Learning, Stereotypies, and More
Without dopamine, horses wouldn’t learn. But with too much, they can develop stereotypies. Here’s what you need to know.
CSU Receives Gift to Build New Equine Hospital
A $10 million gift launching plans at Colorado State University (CSU) to build a state-of-the-art equine hospital.
Kentucky Derby Winner War Emblem to Old Friends
The winner of the 2002 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes is slated to return from Japan in September.
Washington Confirms First Equine WNV Case of 2015
The unvaccinated 5-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Kennewick is recovering.
Swiss Jumping Horses Test Positive for Prohibited Substances
Codeine, oripavine, and morphine were found in samples from three jumping horses.
Poll Recap: A Breath of Fresh Air
Most respondents said the use open doors and windows and/or fans to help keep air circulating in their horse barns.
