Latest News – The Horse
Young Horses Require Special Deworming Considerations
Foals are more susceptible to parasite infection and have an elevated risk for developing disease.
Study: Young Horses Can’t Read Subtle Human Body Cues
However, young horses were able to detect more obvious human body cues like finger-pointing.
Treatment of Heaves Subject of Penn Vet Lecture
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Rose Nolen-Walston, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, will present “Treating Heaves in Horses.”
Virginia, Kentucky Confirm New Equine WNV Cases
This is the first equine West Nile virus case in Virginia this year; Kentucky’s case total rises to three.
Oxford Co., Maine, Horse Tests Positive EEE
The horse was vaccinated for EEE and West Nile virus (WNV) a year ago but had not received a booster dose.
FEI Endurance Strategic Planning Group Holds First Meeting
The group aims to help participants adhere to Clean Sport’ standards and code of conduct for horse welfare.
Stallion Semen Tests: Which to Use and What Do They Mean?
Learn what different semen evaluations can tell veterinarians about a stallion’s fertility.
Equine JOCC Project Conclusions Revealed
Researchers confirmed what some believed all along: JOCC might be one disease, but it?s a very complex one.
Medications Seized from Sheikh’s Farm Overseas
Products unauthorized for use in the UK were seized from a farm housing the Maktoum family’s endurance horses.
Nevada Officials Urge Caution around Feral Horses
Officials urge citizens to keep an eye out and use caution around all feral and estray horses.
Grumpy Joggers
Both of my well-mannered mares try to nip at me when trotting in-hand. Is there a reason why horses do this?
What is ‘Old’ for a Horse?
Over the years I’ve cared for dozens of so-called “old” horses, and one of the most interesting things to me has always been how differently
Is Your Horse’s Water Bucket Half Full or Half Empty?
Researchers developed a test to find out whether horses are optimistic, pessimistic, or somewhere in between.
Is Your Horse’s Water Bucket Half Full or Half Empty?
Yes, even horses can be optimistic or pessimistic, according to Swiss equine behavior scientists who have developed a test to find out whether horses are one or the other, or somewhere in between.
Kentucky Equine Survey’s Horse Health Implications
The Kentucky Equine Survey results open the door for new health surveillance and disease mitigating measures.
New Equine West Nile App Launched
The app is designed to help owners evaluate the risk of not vaccinating against mosquito-borne diseases.
