Latest News – The Horse
14 Additional Texas Premises Quarantined for VS
To date, 35 premises in nine Texas counties have been quarantined due to VS-positive horses and cattle.
Stronach Group Names O’Neil Equine Health, Safety Director
Robert O’Neil, DVM, is a veterinarian with more than 35 years’ experience in the Thoroughbred industry.
Ethics Allegations ‘Unfounded,’ Whitfield Says
U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (R-Kentucky) is the primary sponsor of a measure that would ban the use of performance packages on Tennessee Walking Horses in training and competition.
Cross-Training Horses for Body and Mind
Cross-training is a “central pillar” to athletic success and longevity, one veterinarian says. Learn why.
How Ireland is Managing its Unwanted Horses
Ireland is working to take the guesswork out of the unwanted horse crisis: By compiling data dating back to 2005, researchers are establishing trends and seeing clearer numbers with regard to the country’s unwanted horse population.
Why is My Horse’s Tail Frizzy at the Top?
One owner wants to know the cause of her mare’s tail “frazzle.” This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Adult Horses Q&A audio event.
Number of Colorado Facilities with Equine VS Jumps to 21
The quarantines are located in Boulder, Broomfield, El Paso, Larimer, and Weld counties; results on additional tests in other counties are pending.
Alabama Man Faces Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges
An Alabama man is facing 32 counts of animal cruelty after authorities removed 16 equids from his Lauderdale County property where another 16 horses were discovered dead.
ASPCA Celebrates Five Years of ‘Rescuing Racers’
The ASPCA has granted over $1.7 million to equine rescue groups assisting retired racehorses since launching its Rescuing Racers Initiative in 2010.
Utah Horse Owners Advised to Take Precautions against WNV
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food strongly advises horse owners throughout the state to protect their animals by vaccinating them against West Nile virus (WNV) if they haven’t already done so.
Check Ligament Surgery Helps Racehorses with SDFT Injuries
Of the 332 horses that underwent the procedure, 228 (69%) went on to race post-surgery.
Intercepting Parasite Resistance
Practicing fecal egg count testing, selective deworming, and other management strategies to help ward off increasing parasite resistance to anthelmintics.
Infographic: Does My Horse Have Gastric Ulcers?
Up to 90% of horses suffer gastric ulcers. Is your horse one? Discover common clinical signs, treatments, and management strategies for horses with gastric ulcers in our step-by-step guide.
Massages for Senior Horses
As you might know by now, 18-year-old Dorado is just a tad accident proneÑif there’s a way to hurt himself, pull a shoe off, or
What is the Best Treatment for Horses with Scratches?
Dr. Bryant Craig offers help for horses with scratches, a serious and stubborn skin disease. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Adult Horses Q&A audio event.
Study: EIPH Does Not Shorten Racing Careers
New study results show no difference in the racing career longevity between horses that experience some level of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) and those that never experience the condition.
