Latest News – The Horse
Encouraging Horses to Drink
How can I encourage my horse to drink?
Mules Rule Over Horses, Donkeys in Spatial Cognition Tests
Mules appear to have a faster capacity to navigate around objects than horses and donkeys, researchers say.
BEVA has Busiest Year Yet Supporting the Industry
The past year has been one of the busiest in the British Equine Veterinary Association’s (BEVA) history.
Nominations Sought for USEF Awards
The deadline to submit nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award and Pegasus Medal of Honor is Sept. 23.
Parasite Control Recommendations for Mares and Foals
Times are changing when it comes to parasite control. Learn how to control parasites in broodmares and foals.
2013 BEVA Awards Reward Veterinary Excellence
The awards were established recognize and support significant accomplishments by BEVA members.
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.
