Latest News – The Horse

Protect Horses from Dying Ash Trees and Wildfire Threat
Horse owners might overlook wildfire threats from insect infestation on surrounding trees.
AAEP Veterinarians Discuss Suspensory Ligament Injuries
Attendees discussed diagnostic and treatment options, among other topics.
Four Senior Horse Resolutions for 2014
It seems like just yesterday that I wished Dorado a happy 17th birthday and tried to forget the fact that there was now less than

Top 5 Equine Nutrition Resolutions to Keep in 2014
Maintaining a healthy weight and diet is just as important for our horses as it is for us.

Fireworks Displays Prompt Warning for Animal Owners
Horse owners are being reminded to prepare animals this New Year?s Eve ahead of noisy fireworks displays.

Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in Central North Carolina
Several horses have tested positive for neurologic EHV-1, according to the state veterinarian’s office.

Poll Recap: Horsey Holiday Gifts
Of the 463 voters, 35% (164) said their horses received treats as a holiday surprise this year.

Horse New Year’s Resolutions Help from The Horse
We sought out your horse-related New Year’s resolutions. Here are the top 10.

Animal Survivor “Q”
The ACVIM named Q, a Rocky Mountain Saddle Horse gelding, one of their Animal Survivors, after he successfully overcame a severe bacterial disease.

Some Vaccines Safe to Administer to Younger Foals
Study results suggest that in some cases veterinarians can begin vaccinating foals sooner than once thought.

Weaning Options for Foals
Proper preparation can minimize the stress of weaning and make for a more pleasant experience for all.
Buy Reflective for You as well as Your Horse
There was very sad news recently about a person chasing her loose horses and accidentally getting hit by a car and killed. The horses were not injured
AAEP Researchers Discuss Lyme Disease in Horses
Veterinarians agree that more research is needed on Lyme disease in horses.
Horse Head Tossing and Teeth
What would cause my mare to throw her head up repeatedly when she is ridden?

2005 Breeders’ Cup Sprint Winner Silver Train Dies
Silver Train died from a colic attack Dec. 29 while shuttling to the United States from Brazil.

Can Vaccination Protect Horses from Neurologic EHV-1?
One EHV-1 vaccine could have some protective properties against the neurologic form of the virus.