Latest News – The Horse
Bat Lyssavirus Could Pose Threat to Humans, Animals
The confirmation of the first two cases of Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) in horses last year has highlighted the need for greater awareness of the disease in all domestic animals.
Equine Groups Support UHC’s Operation Gelding
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) has added $14,400 to its Operation Gelding fund thanks to a collaborative donation.
Anderson Honored As 2014 Equine Science Award Winner
Kathleen P. Anderson, MS, PhD, associate professor and equine extension specialist from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, was recently honored as the recipient of the 2014 Equine Science Award.
Understanding Senior Horse Feeds
Get the skinny on what goes into feeds designed for senior horses and how they can benefit our aging equids.
WEG Eventing Concludes; Germany takes Team, Individual Gold
German event riders gave a master class in jumping at the 2014 World Equestrian Games (WEG), taking the team gold medal and the individual gold and silver medals.
Nolen-Walston to Discuss Deworming Horses at Free Lecture
Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston will discuss new thoughts on equine deworming, highlighting the emerging dangers of resistance that could make treatments ineffective in the future.
Study: Vets Disagree on Equine Neurologic Assessments
Researchers determined that a horse’s ataxia and its severity can be sources of disagreement among vets.
WEG Reining Concludes; Eventers Tackle Cross-Country
Reining concluded today at the 2014 World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Normandy, France, as the individual medals were awarded. Meanwhile, the eventers took to the cross-country course for the second of their three phases of competition.
British Event Horse Wild Lone Dies after WEG Cross-Country
Wild Lone, a 13-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding ridden by Harry Meade (GBR), collapsed and died after completing a clear cross-country round at Haras du Pin.
Algal Blooms Pose Danger to Livestock
Animals that consume water with some types of algal blooms can die suddenly or suffer from weakness, staggering, or photosensitization depending on the type of toxin and how much they ingested.
Weed of the Month: Wild Parsnip
Wild parsnip foliage can cause skin photosensitivity and rashes in both humans and horses.
Recommendations for Overseeding Horse Pastures
Overseeding horse pastures can help improve pasture production, forage quality, and ground cover. Here’s what to know.
TWH Celebration VAC Committee Membership Questioned
Members of a veterinary medical committee charged with testing horses for Horse Protection Act compliance at a the Tennessee Walking Horse (TWH) National Celebration say rumors that one member never agreed to be on the committee are false.
Reining Reigns Supreme at WEG
There’s one discipline everyone wants to watch at the World Equestrian Games: Reining.
WEG Dressage Medalists on Ensuring Good Equine Welfare
Charlotte Dujardin, Helen Langehanenberg, and Adelinde Cornelissen speak on how they keep their top mounts happy and healthy.
WEG Dressage, Para-Dressage Concludes; Eventing Continues
The dressage and para-dressage competitions at the Alltech Federation Equestre Internationale 2014 World Equestrian Games (WEG) wrapped up today, while the eventing riders concluded the dressage portion of their event.
