Latest News – The Horse

Symposium on Equine First Aid Scheduled
The Veterinary University of Vienna will host the equine first aid symposium.

How to Reduce Transport Stress in Horses
Learn about the best ways to reduce stress when transporting horses by land or air.

West Nile Virus Reported in Horses Nationwide
According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 64 cases of WNV have been confirmed in 23 states.

Study Confirms Horses Respond to Negative Reinforcement
Researchers proved that horses can become “lighter” with proper negative reinforcement training.

Why Are Industry Surveys Important for Horse Owners?
Dr. Jill Stowe explains why industry studies, like the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey, are important for the average horse owner to partake in.
Mystery Lamenesses
On my visits to veterinary clinics, schools, and research centers, one of the things I enjoy most is watching veterinarians work up lameness cases. There’s

Protect Horses Against Potomac Horse Fever
PHF can have serious complications, and the fatality rate in untreated cases can be up to 30%.
AAEP and Zoetis Help Support Operation Gelding Program
The Operation Gelding program provides funds and materials to assist with castration clinics.

EEE Case Reports Rolling In
Summer might be nearing its end, but reports of confirmed EEE cases keep rolling in.
Program Recognizes Humanely Trained Tennessee Walking Horses
The award program is part of The HSUS? efforts to help end the practice of horse soring.
Senior Supplements: Yea or Nay?
I’m freshly back from my Puerto Rican honeymoon and thrilled to report that Dorado made it through the entire week without self-destructingÉhooray! But now it’s

Could Intrauterine Marbles Cause Pyometra in Mares?
Previously veterinarians had not noted significant complications with this method of estrus suppression.
LSU Equine Club to Host Equi-Day
Lecture topics include lameness, basic critical care, chiropractic care and acupuncture, and more.

Brown named 2013 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs
Brown specializes in equine reproduction with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute.

Water Crossing Confidence
Why do horses act so suspicious of water they cross regularly, and what can we do to build their confidence?

National Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board to Meet Sept. 9-11
The meeting will focus on the June 2013 report by the National Academy of Sciences.