Latest News – The Horse
Biosecurity Tip of the Month: Event Stabling Facilities
Stabling at shows, clinics, and equine-event facilities could expose your horse to infectious disease pathogens. Learn how to evaluate risk and protect your horse.
Kentucky Downs Salutes Equine Research Foundation, Sponsors
The Sept. 24 card at Kentucky Downs in Franklin is now the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Day, in support of a leading source of equine veterinary research.
Horse Expo to Benefit Bluebonnet Horse Rescue
The Bluebonnet Horse Expo offers a day full of horses in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 18.
Monitor Horses for Sinusitis After Nasogastric Intubation
Recent study results suggest that horses might develop sinusitis after nasogastric intubation, but one researcher said the procedure’s benefits in preventing gastric rupture and managing colic in horses “far outweigh the risks.”
Schaer to Discuss Vet-Doctor Collaboration at Free Lecture
Penn Vet’s Dr. Tom Schaer will talk about how veterinarians and human physicians work together to improve patient care.
What You Need to Know About Your Horse’s Teeth
Owners often report that their horses relax and perform better after corrective dental procedures.
Pigeon Fever Prevalence Evaluated
Researchers have confirmed what many veterinarians have feared in recent years: Pigeon fever in horses is on the rise.
The Amazing Para Horse
Watching the positive relationships between para-horses and riders competing at WEG brought this reporter to tears.
Vaccine Offers Current Defense Against Equine Influenza
Zoetis partners with Gluck Center to confirm relevant disease protection against new strains.
North Carolina Horse Herd Removed
A herd of 27 horses are receiving rehabilitative care after their removal from a farm in Warren County, North Carolina.
Horse Vets Have Highest Injury Risk of U.K. Professions
Being a horse vet in the United Kingdom (U.K.) appears to carry the highest risk of injury of any civilian occupation in the U.K., according to the results of the first-ever survey on injuries within the profession.
Vesicular Stomatitis: What You Need to Know
Rarely a week goes by during late summer and fall that a state animal health authority doesn’t report vesicular stomatitis cases. But, what is this disease and should you be concerned about it infecting your horses?
Why Does a Horse Buck?
An equine behavior expert and veterinarian explores the reasons why a horse might buck.
BEVA Trust to Trial Vet Volunteers
The British Equine Veterinary Association’s philanthropic arm is launching a series of vet volunteer pilot projects over the coming year.
Planning for the Final Goodbye
While end-of-life planning for your horse might be painful, having a plan ahead of time will make the decision easier.
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis Update
Learn about the newest advances in testing for and treating EPM in horses, as well as long-term management strategies.
