Latest News – The Horse
Understanding Senior Horse Feeds
Get the skinny on what goes into feeds designed for senior horses and how they can benefit our aging equids.
Anderson Honored As 2014 Equine Science Award Winner
Kathleen P. Anderson, MS, PhD, associate professor and equine extension specialist from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, was recently honored as the recipient of the 2014 Equine Science Award.
Equine Groups Support UHC’s Operation Gelding
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) has added $14,400 to its Operation Gelding fund thanks to a collaborative donation.
Bat Lyssavirus Could Pose Threat to Humans, Animals
The confirmation of the first two cases of Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) in horses last year has highlighted the need for greater awareness of the disease in all domestic animals.
Michigan Horse Test Positive for West Nile Virus
The 8-year-old unvaccinated horse from Grand Traverse County was euthanized after failing to respond to treatment and supportive care.
Study: Vets Disagree on Equine Neurologic Assessments
Researchers determined that a horse’s ataxia and its severity can be sources of disagreement among vets.
Nolen-Walston to Discuss Deworming Horses at Free Lecture
Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston will discuss new thoughts on equine deworming, highlighting the emerging dangers of resistance that could make treatments ineffective in the future.
WEG Eventing Concludes; Germany takes Team, Individual Gold
German event riders gave a master class in jumping at the 2014 World Equestrian Games (WEG), taking the team gold medal and the individual gold and silver medals.
Algal Blooms Pose Danger to Livestock
Animals that consume water with some types of algal blooms can die suddenly or suffer from weakness, staggering, or photosensitization depending on the type of toxin and how much they ingested.
British Event Horse Wild Lone Dies after WEG Cross-Country
Wild Lone, a 13-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding ridden by Harry Meade (GBR), collapsed and died after completing a clear cross-country round at Haras du Pin.
WEG Reining Concludes; Eventers Tackle Cross-Country
Reining concluded today at the 2014 World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Normandy, France, as the individual medals were awarded. Meanwhile, the eventers took to the cross-country course for the second of their three phases of competition.
Weed of the Month: Wild Parsnip
Wild parsnip foliage can cause skin photosensitivity and rashes in both humans and horses.
Recommendations for Overseeding Horse Pastures
Overseeding horse pastures can help improve pasture production, forage quality, and ground cover. Here’s what to know.
Keep Horses Safe when Traveling in VS-Affected Areas
Are you concerned about transporting your horse during a vesicular stomatitis (VS) outbreak? A veterinarian shares tips on how to protect your equids while traveling.
Horses and Infectious Disease
Learn about 20 important equine infectious diseases that could make your horse sick, how they are spread, and ways to prevent them in our easy-to-follow visual guide.
Authorities Investigating Texas Horse Deaths
Texas law enforcement authorities are hoping water samples can help determined what killed at least a dozen horses residing on a Webb County farm.
