Latest News – The Horse
International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2014
Reported diseases include African horse sickness, strangles, herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, salmonellosis, and more.
Recurrent Colic Risk Factors Identified
Researchers found that as horses’ pasture time increased, repeat colic risk decreased. But with stereotypies came an increased risk of repeat colic.
What’s the Best Way to Measure Horse Feed?
Dr. Clair Thunes explains why measuring feed by weight rather than volume is important for horse health.
Managing Sightless Senior Donkeys
Blindness certainly isn’t unique to aging equids, but it is a condition that many older horses and their owners deal with on a daily basis.
Equine Multiple Congenital Ocular Anomalies Syndrome
This syndrome describes a group of abnormalities in the horse’s cornea, iris, lens, and ciliary body.
Can Exercise Help an EPM Horse?
Find out what kind of physical exercise might help improve a horse with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis.
Phipps Reissues Call for Drug-Free Horse Racing
The chairman of The Jockey Club said Oct. 6 a centralized regulatory body for horse racing would facilitate changes necessary to improve the integrity of the sport in the United States, but acknowledged the chances of it happening are slim to none.
Hypersalivation in Horses
Does your horse drool like a dog? Here are some reasons why, from the benign to the life threatening.
Louisiana Man Charged in Horse Theft
A Louisiana man has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing a horse before selling the animal at an auction.
Breeders’ Cup Champion Amazombie to Old Friends
The 8-year-old gelding won 12 of 29 starts and earned over $1.9 million during his racing career.
BLM Offers Tour of Nevada Wild Horse and Burro Facility
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a public tour of the Indian Lakes Road Short-Term Holding Facility in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, Oct. 17.
Survey: Some Owners Treat Encysted Small Redworms Improperly
A survey showed that one in five British horse owners claiming to have treated for encysted small redworms (or strongyles) used a dewormer not indicated to treat these potentially lethal parasites.
Equine Assisted Reproduction Techniques 101
Learn about the four most common assisted reproduction techniques used in today’s equine breeding industry.
Prevention is Better than Cure, Racehorse Owners Say
Despite apparent advances in techniques to repair damaged tendons, trainers and owners say they would like more help preventing injuries in the first place.
Deadline for 2015 AHP Student Award Contest is Jan. 23
The contest provides up to three $750 travel awards for students to attend the AHP Annual Seminar.
The Golden Years: Caring for the Senior Horse
With a little extra care and attention, many older horses can have an extended career and a comfortable life.
