Latest News – The Horse
Geor to head Massey University College of Sciences
Raymond Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, will take his new post at Massey University in March 2015.
West Nile Virus Reported In Three Utah Horses
Utah animal health officials have announced that tests have confirmed three cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses in Box Elder, Uintah, and Iron counties.
Situational Queen Bee
Find out why a mare might be guarding her caretakers during feeding.
EEE Confirmed in Three Michigan Horses
Michigan animal health officials have confirmed three equine cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE): one in a horse from Oakland County and two in horses from Lenawee County.
Study: Low-Dose Omeprazole and Gastric Ulcers
Researchers have learned that a low dose of a certain omeprazole preparation was as effective in treating some ulcers as the standard dose.
University of Maryland Extension to Host Nutrition Clinic
The University of Maryland Equine Extension will host an introduction to equine nutrition clinic on Nov. 1 at the university in College Park.
Consensus on Equitation Science Research
The aim of equitation science is the scientific measurement, evaluation and interpretation of human-horse interactions that provide evidence that can improve the training, performance, and welfare of the ridden horse.
Field Study for Equine Melanoma Vaccine Announced
Researchers are testing a vaccine to treat melanomas, which are among the most common skin tumors in horses.
Horse Thief Charged in Texas
An Oklahoma man wanted in connection with the theft of four Texas horses has turned himself in to authorities.
Survey Gives Snapshot of British Veterinary Professions
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has published its surveys of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions for 2014.
Virginia Reports First Equine EEE Case of 2014
The horse, a 2-year-old Arabian male from Suffolk, had been vaccinated for Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus more than a year ago but was not revaccinated this year.
Study Examines EIPH and Racing Performance
Researchers recently found no link between the vast majority of horses who suffer from exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) and long-term racing performance.
Horse Nutrition Tweets from the Purina Horse VIP Event
Select riders, trainers, and other professionals toured the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, watched research demonstrations, and learned about equine nutrition in lectures in the company’s semi-annual Professional Horse VIP Meeting, held Sept 15-17.
Drug Testing in Equine Prepurchase Evaluations
Drug screening can offer additional information pertaining to the horse’s ability to fit a buyer’s needs.
RMTC Close to Setting Cobalt Test Threshold
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) is expected to agree upon a cobalt testing threshold at its October meeting.
Optimizing Dressage Horses’ Bodies for Peak Performance
From feeding and training to shoeing and warm-up protocols, learn how to keep your dressage horse fit to perform.
