Latest News – The Horse
Dude Ranches Lead the Way in Eco-Friendly Tourism
Many dude ranches take a hands-on approach to what is now known as eco-tourism.
Mirror, Mirror . . . I See My Horse Looking Back at Me
Two studies investigated whether women see horses as self-objects and how perceptions change as women age.
Franklin Co., Vt., Horses Test Positive for EEE
Two Franklin County, Vt., horses are dead after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
New BEVA President Appointed
Paul Jepson, BVSc MSc MRCVS, has been appointed as new BEVA president for 2013-14.
Survey: Passport Regulations Confuse Vets, Horse Owners
Eighty-four percent of participants find passport regulations obtuse or problematic to understand.
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?
