Latest News – The Horse
House Clears Veterinary Medicine Measure
A measure that allows veterinarians to legally carry controlled substances to farm call sites has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Horse Abandoned in Oregon
An allegedly emaciated horse is receiving rehabilitative care while authorities seek whoever is responsible for abandoning the animal on an Oregon road.
Why Are American Thoroughbreds Racing Less Frequently?
Panelists discussed scenarios, ranging from whether the 21st century horse is too fragile, the possible effects of medications on whether horses start less now, and even possible economic decisions that have resulted in horses racing less.
Increased Incidence of Twins
If research shows that Thoroughbreds and Warmbloods are more likely to have twin pregnancies, could this be in relation to the number of mares that receive injections to encourage ovulation?
Back to Work after Summer Vacation
Sometimes, try as you might, it’s nearly impossible to keep your horse on the work schedule you’d like to. You know, when like annoying health
How Much is a Horse Worth?
Well-schooled, seasoned stock-type geldings like my homebred Jack used to pull a premium price, but what’s he worth today? Photo: Michelle Anderson When I was
Kentucky Veterinarian Byars Passes Away
Veterinarian Doug Byars, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, age 70, died the evening of July 7 at his Georgetown, Kentucky home.
Identifying At-Risk Racehorses a Priority
As the North American Thoroughbred industry continues its quest to lower the catastrophic breakdown rate, it is actively pushing the need to identify at-risk racehorses, even if the effort makes stakeholders uncomfortable.
What is SAA, and Why is it Important to Equine Medicine?
Recently, a biomarker called SAA has become a buzzword, garnering attention from the equine veterinary community for its ability to indicate inflammation. So just what is SAA and why are so many veterinarians and researchers starting to analyze it?
Poll Recap: Horses on the Fourth of July
Of the 716 respondents, 203 people (28%) said they bring their horses into a barn before fireworks start.
FEI Seeks to Improve Vaulting Horse Welfare
As the sports gains popularity, and as vaulters’ movements become more complex, the continued welfare of the vaulting horse is becoming an important issue for the FEI.
California Barn Fire Claims Horses’ Lives
Investigators are blaming hay bales stored in the barn for the blaze that killed two horses.
EIA Discovered in Johnson County, Wyoming
A Johnson County horse was euthanized after testing positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in late June.
Equine Lyme Neuroborreliosis: What We Know, What We Don’t
There are some horse health conditions that remain difficult to treat. And diagnose. And study. One of those conditions is equine Lyme neuroborreliosis. Here’s what you need to know about this potentially deadly condition.
How To Handle a Disease Outbreak
If your horse starts exhibiting signs of infectious disease, assume whatever he’s come down with is contagious to other horses until proven otherwise, and follow these important steps to halt disease spread.
Another Texas Horse Tests Positive for Vesicular Stomatitis
The newest case, reported July 3, was identified in a Nueces County horse. This is the second case identified in that county in the past few weeks.
