Latest News – The Horse
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Loses Sponsor
Regions Bank has announced that it will no longer be affiliated with the breed show event.
EHM Tests Come Back Negative at Boston’s Suffolk Downs
Operations at Suffolk Downs have returned to normal after tests came back negative on five horses who developed elevated temperatures after one horse stabled on the backside died from a case of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy earlier this month.
Infographic: Navicular Disease
The navicular is a tiny bone that can cause big problems in horses. It and its associated structures are responsible for up to one-third of all front-limb lamenesses.
BLM Releases Analysis of Proposed Wild Horse Ecosanctuary
The nonprofit Rural Sustainability Organization submitted an application to the BLM to establish an ecosanctuary on approximately 15,000 acres of land in western Montana.
Protecting your Horse from Respiratory Disease
Here are five quick tips to help keep respiratory diseases out of your herd.
Are Coughing and Nasal Discharge Early Indicators of Heaves?
Researchers concluded that mild but persistent respiratory signs, such as coughing and nasal discharge, can indicate an increased risk of developing heaves.
Can Fodder be Included in a Horse’s Feeding Program?
Fodder is plant material grown hydroponically and harvested as livestock feed. Find out if it’s a good forage source for horses as well.
WEVA Visits Thailand
In May, WEVA members presented a course on equine abdominal surgery during the Veterinary Practitioners of Thailand meeting, held in Bangkok.
Equine Practice Management Seminar Scheduled
The event is designed to maximize each participant’s ability to create profit in their practice.
Prepurchase Exams: A Health Care Must
Before you get emotionally and monetarily invested in a horse at the point of purchase, always schedule a thorough prepurchase exam with your veterinarian.
Weed of the Month: Common Ragweed
Common ragweed is distributed widely across the United States and occurs in pastures and cultivated crops. Infestations in pastures are usually more of a problem during periods of drought or when overgrazing occurs.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Anthony Claes
Claes’ research is primarily focused on anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), which is produced exclusively by the testes or ovaries and secreted in the circulation of mares and stallions. AMH plays an important role in male and female reproduction.
Louisiana Horse Deaths Investigated
Authorities in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, are hoping a cash reward will help them identify who shot three horses grazing in a pasture near Lake Concordia.
Researchers Find Equine Influenza Virus in Camels
University of Florida researchers have found evidence that equine influenza A virus can jump from horses to camels, and they believe humans could be next.
TIP Performance Awards Enhanced for 2014
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program recognizes and rewards the versatility of the Thoroughbred through sponsorship of classes and high point awards at sanctioned horse shows.
NTRA Safety Alliance Accredits Indiana Grand
Alliance officials said Indiana Grand has implemented numerous best practices, including several impacting racehorse health and safety.
