Latest News – The Horse
Kansas Horse Shooter Sought
Kansas law enforcement authorities are seeking whoever shot a pair of horses found dead in Douglas County.
New Zealand Neurologic EHV-1: Seven Horses Euthanized
Thirteen horses on the property had been affected by neurologic EHV-1. Of those, seven have been euthanized.
Eight Horses Die in Central Kentucky Barn Fire
A Feb. 9 barn fire at Equine Integrated Medicine veterinary clinic near Georgetown, Ky., killed eight horses.
Managing Equine Eosinophilic Keratoconjunctivitis
Eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis generally has severe clinical signs and requires prolonged treatment.
Unwanted Horse Coalition: 2013 Year in Review
The UHC works to fulfill its mission to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve equid welfare.
Nerve Blocks for Suspensory Ligament Diagnosis Done Right
A low-volume injection produces less upward diffusion than a high-volume injection, researchers concluded.
The 49th Equine Affaire Offers Shopping, Education, and Fun
The event will take place April 10-13, 2014, at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
Gene Therapy, Stem Cells’ Effects on Equine Osteoarthritis
A combination of mesenchymal stem cells and gene therapy reduced osteoarthritis progression in one model.
Health Alert: Equine Influenza
Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, of the University of Florida shares what owners need to know about equine influenza, its clinical signs, and treatment and prevention methods.
Health Alert: Rabies
Amy Johnson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of the University of Pennsylvania’s College of Veterinary Medicine shares what owners need to know about rabies in horses, its clinical signs, and treatment and prevention methods.
Health Alert: West Nile Virus
Josie Traub-Dargatz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Colorado State University shares what owners need to know about West Nile virus, its clinical signs in horses, and treatment and prevention methods.
Important Colic Observations
Owners can help their vets diagnose colic by offering the afflicted horse’s complete health history.
Horse Bedding Basics
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones explains the importance of stall bedding and the options available for horses.
ASPCA Grants $1.4 Million to Assist Equine Groups in 2013
The ASPCA awarded approximately $1.4 million to support equine in 43 states and the District of Columbia.
Equine Lameness 101
There are ways of preventing and treating equine lameness to help your horse be as healthy as possible.
Dr. Leroy Coggins Dies at 81
Leroy Coggins, DVM, PhD, who in 1970 developed the now ubiquitous Coggins test, has died at the age of 81.
