Latest News – The Horse
Biosecurity Tip of the Month: Event Stabling Facilities
Stabling at shows, clinics, and equine-event facilities could expose your horse to infectious disease pathogens. Learn how to evaluate risk and protect your horse.
WNV Confirmed in Jefferson County, Oregon, Horse
Bend Equine Medical Center reported late last week that it has confirmed West Nile virus (WNV) in a horse residing in Culver, in Jefferson County.
Monitor Horses for Sinusitis After Nasogastric Intubation
Recent study results suggest that horses might develop sinusitis after nasogastric intubation, but one researcher said the procedure’s benefits in preventing gastric rupture and managing colic in horses “far outweigh the risks.”
Horse Expo to Benefit Bluebonnet Horse Rescue
The Bluebonnet Horse Expo offers a day full of horses in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 18.
Schaer to Discuss Vet-Doctor Collaboration at Free Lecture
Penn Vet’s Dr. Tom Schaer will talk about how veterinarians and human physicians work together to improve patient care.
What You Need to Know About Your Horse’s Teeth
Owners often report that their horses relax and perform better after corrective dental procedures.
Horse Vets Have Highest Injury Risk of U.K. Professions
Being a horse vet in the United Kingdom (U.K.) appears to carry the highest risk of injury of any civilian occupation in the U.K., according to the results of the first-ever survey on injuries within the profession.
North Carolina Horse Herd Removed
A herd of 27 horses are receiving rehabilitative care after their removal from a farm in Warren County, North Carolina.
Vaccine Offers Current Defense Against Equine Influenza
Zoetis partners with Gluck Center to confirm relevant disease protection against new strains.
The Amazing Para Horse
Watching the positive relationships between para-horses and riders competing at WEG brought this reporter to tears.
Pigeon Fever Prevalence Evaluated
Researchers have confirmed what many veterinarians have feared in recent years: Pigeon fever in horses is on the rise.
How to Choose Hind Leg Protection for Your Horse
Get tips on choosing hind leg protection for your horse from Nicole Carroll of Walnut Creek, California.
Planning for the Final Goodbye
While end-of-life planning for your horse might be painful, having a plan ahead of time will make the decision easier.
BEVA Trust to Trial Vet Volunteers
The British Equine Veterinary Association’s philanthropic arm is launching a series of vet volunteer pilot projects over the coming year.
Why Does a Horse Buck?
An equine behavior expert and veterinarian explores the reasons why a horse might buck.
Vesicular Stomatitis: What You Need to Know
Rarely a week goes by during late summer and fall that a state animal health authority doesn’t report vesicular stomatitis cases. But, what is this disease and should you be concerned about it infecting your horses?
