Latest News – The Horse
Plan to Manage Nevada’s Virginia Range Herd Finalized
Return to Freedom will manage more than 1,500 horses residing on the Virginia Range in western Nevada.
Is HIP an Effective Treatment for R. equi?
Administering hyperimmune plasma (HIP) seems to have a positive effect on limiting R. equi infections.
Weed Management in Pastures, Hayfields, and More
A program that integrates several control strategies is generally more successful than relying on only one method.
Martin, Equine Sports Medicine Pioneer, Dies at Age 68
Benson (Ben) Bennett Martin, Jr., VMD, died March 18 at the age of 68 following a long illness.
Enhanced Security Protocols for High-Profile New York Races
Protocols will include out-of-competition drug testing, heightened security, publicized veterinary records, and more.
How to Manage the Club Foot: Birth to Maturity
A club foot can often be corrected with proper and early intervention, especially in young horses.
Study: Common Equine Parasite Misidentified in Textbooks
Parascaris equorum, known for infecting foals, is actually a different species: Parascaris univalens.
What You Need to Know about Equine Navicular Syndrome
“Navicular” has ended the careers of many great horses, and the word alone can strike fear into any horse owner. Learn more about the condition and get your questions answered during our live event.
Convicted Wisconsin Couple Dies in Murder-Suicide
David and Paula White were found dead on the same day they were convicted of mistreating dozens of horses.
Alabama Authorities Probe Horse Shooting
Alabama authorities are investigating a shooting that left a Mobile County horse dead.
Michigan Horse Euthanized Due to EHV-1
The affected 8-year-old Quarter Horse gelding was euthanized March 21 after his condition deteriorated.
Poll Recap: Starting Horses Under Saddle
Of the 700 respondents, 522 (75%) said yes, they have started a horse under saddle themselves.
Ontario to Work on Out-of-Competition Cobalt Testing
The Ontario Racing Commission will work with the racing industry to develop a practical approach to cobalt testing.
BLM Issues Pryor Mountain Range Fertility Control Decision
The decision will allow for the continued use of fertility control on the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range.
Infectious Arthritis Incidence Following Joint Injections
Researchers determined that the overall incidence of infection was 9.2 per 10,000 injections.
Emerging Equine Diseases: What You Should Know
Learn about emergent diseases and what steps we can take to help stop illnesses’ spread into unaffected countries.
