Latest News – The Horse
EHM Confirmed in Virginia Horse
A Northern Virginia horse euthanized late last week was confirmed positive for equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), a neurologic disease caused by equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
Peterson: Be Proactive on Racetrack Surface Maintenance
Dr. Mick Peterson says catastrophic injuries won’t be eliminated, but that’s no excuse for not investing resources in the best and safest racing surface possible.
Blue-Eyed Blues
Are horses with blue eyes more sensitive to light or more prone to eye disorders than other horses?
EHV-1 Reported in North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) has indicated three cases of non-neuropathogenic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have been confirmed in Burleigh County thus far in 2014.
Emergence of MRSA Sequence Type 398 in Horses
The strain has now been reported in horses in many European countries as well as in a single Canadian horse. Zoonotic infection from a horse has also been reported.
Conditioning and Modifying Horse Behavior
An equine behaviorist offers tips on how to change your horse’s behavior.
Rehabilitated Horses Donated to Florida Youth Ranch
A group of rescued horses has a new home after being rehabilitated and donated to the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch.
Kentucky’s 2013 EIA Surveillance and Testing
All 77,001 serum samples tested for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Kentucky in 2013 were negative for the disease.
Adding Oil to a Horse’s Diet
Top dressing with oil is a common practice, which can be done successfully, when done in moderation with a careful eye on meeting the total nutrient requirements of the horse as well as the energy requirements.
Acupuncture in Horses
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones explains what acupuncture involves and how it is used to help horses.
International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2013
Reported diseases include strangles, influenza, herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, atypical myopathy, and hendra.
Commentary: Social Media and Equine Crisis Response
Following these six suggestions based on considerable research could make the difference between success and failure in a crisis response.
2014 Equine Industry Vision Award Finalists Announced
The winner will be announced at the Equine Industry Vision Award Breakfast on June 20 during the AHP Gallop n’ Grits Seminar in Charleston, S.C.
Warm Temperatures and Water Consumption
The transition in temperature and humidity from cool season to warm season, such as winter to spring, could require an adjustment in watering horses.
McDonnell, Woehl, and Cope Join Wild Horse Advisory Board
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Cert. AAB; Fred T. Woehl, Jr.; and Robert Cope, DVM, will each serve three-year terms on the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.
Teach a Horse to Accept Tarps
Charles Wilhelm, of Castro Valley, Calif., explains more about how training with tarps can help desensitize spooky and timid horses.
