Latest News – The Horse
Equine Guelph to Offer Horse Growth, Development Course
Sound management and health practices play a key role in building a solid foundation for a foal’s future.
Webcast: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Shock wave is a noninvasive, nonsurgical therapy for orthopedic conditions. Learn how it can help your horse.
Infographic: Basic Principles of Conditioning
Learn how to safely take your horse from flabby to fit step-by-step with our visual guide.
First Definite Entries Confirmed for Alltech FEI WEG 2014
Entries for dressage, para-dressage, reining, endurance, and eventing have been announced. Entries for jumping, driving, and vaulting will be announced next week.
Oklahoma Authorities Seek 10 Missing Horses
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding 10 horses missing from their pasture near Sparks, Oklahoma.
New Mexico Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2014
The unvaccinated horse was euthanized last week after contracting West Nile virus (WNV).
Where Did Horses’ Extra Toes Go?
Recent research results suggest that, while modern horses are still partially “programmed” to create five toes in each foot, those four extra toes either don’t develop fully or essentially disappear during fetal development.
Biosecurity Tip of the Month: Isolation Facilities
Monitoring horses’ health status at competitions is great, but ultimately not overly useful if event facilities don’t have a quarantine area. Here are some points to consider when creating a quarantine area at an event facility.
What has Surprised You about Working as an Intern Vet?
Dr. Lauren Trager of Virginia Equine Imaging shares what it’s like to transition from veterinary school to an internship.
EEE Confirmed in Eastern Ontario Horse
The 12-year old unvaccinated gelding with no travel history was euthanized following the sudden onset and progression of fever and neurologic signs.
Slow Crawl to Uniformity
Eric Mitchell, editorial director and editor-in-chief of The Blood-Horse, shares his thoughts on the path towards racehorse medication uniformity.
Additional VS Cases Reported in Texas, Colorado
Animal health officials in Colorado and Texas have reported additional equine cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in both states.
Trusts Help Provide Care for Horses when Owners Cannot
Take steps to ensure your horse receives proper care if you’re unable to provide for them.
Equine Prepurchase Exams
Horses don’t pass or fail prepurchase exams. Instead, the exam is intended to give you a snapshot of the horse’s overall health and provide information so you can make a sound buying decision about whether the horse is suitable for your needs.
Brazilian Triple Crown Winner Being Treated for Laminitis
Bal A Bali is being treated by Weston Davis, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, of Palm Beach Equine, in Wellington, Florida, and Vernon Dryden, DVM, CJF, APF, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, in Lexington, Kentucky.
North Dakota Man Faces Probation Violation Charges
A North Dakota man who pleaded guilty to maltreating more than 100 horses last year has been arrested on charges that he violated terms of his probation.
