Latest News – The Horse
RCI to Consider Horses-in-Training Rules
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) is considering rules to govern racehorses in training in an attempt to identify whether they are at risk for injury.
Poll Recap: Dental Care Costs
Of the 868 respondents, 359 (41%) said their annual dental care costs vary depending on their horses’ needs and veterinarian’s recommendations.
California Wildfires Drive Horses from their Homes
More than a dozen horses are residing at the Amador County, California, fairgrounds after wildfire drove the animals from their Northern California homes.
Researchers Link Red Complex Bacteria, EOTRH
When it comes to equine periodontal disease, red complex bacteria could be a red flag for impending tooth reabsorption.
A Whole-Horse Approach to Managing Joint Disease
Joint disease causes lameness, impedes training, creates behavioral issues, and can end a horse’s riding career. From hoof care and nutrition to medical and supportive care, learn how to keep your horse comfortable and sound despite joint disease.
Could EPM Change My Mare’s Personality?
Dr. Bryant Craig answers a question about a mare who started spooking after an EPM diagnosis. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Adult Horses Q&A audio event.
Countdown to the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Follow along as our intrepid international reporter offers a look into the excitement surrounding WEG in Normandy.
‘Exploding’ Manure Blamed for California Barn Fire
Los Angeles County, California, fire authorities believe “exploding” manure could have started the blaze that that claimed the lives of four Friesian horses.
Eight Additional Texas Premises Quarantined for VS
To date, 21 premises in eight Texas counties have been quarantined due to vesicular stomatitis-positive animals.
Del Mar Shifts Races Off Turf after Breakdowns
Over the weekend, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club moved two turf races scheduled for July 27 to its main track in light of four breakdowns that have occurred on the course since the meeting began July 17.
Two Navajo Nation Horses Test Positive for WNV
The Navajo Nation Veterinary and Livestock Program has confirmed that two horses exhibiting neurologic signs tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) on July 25.
Researchers Link Behaviors with Type, Intensity of Emotions
Researchers recently developed a scale of behavioral indicators to identify both the valence (is the emotion positive or negative?) and the intensity of equine emotions.
Malinowski Delivers Presentation on Senior Horse Health
Karyn Malinowski PhD, presented “Ensuring Good Health and Well-Being of the Aging Equine Population” at the American Society of Animal Sciences annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.
Managing Your Farm’s Parasite Portfolio
With “parasite portfolio” monitoring, significantly fewer adult horses in one program required treatment for intestinal parasites, one researcher said.
Weed of the Month: Nimblewill
Horses and other animals rarely consume nimblewill, so the plant often persists in pastures.
AVA: Vaccinate Australian Horses against Hendra Now
Following the latest equine hendra case in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia, the Australian Veterinary Association says that all owners should have their horses vaccinated to prevent the deadly virus.
