Latest News – The Horse
International Equine Disease Report, First Quarter 2013
Confirmed diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, EHV, influenza, and more.
Feed Delivery Methods’ Effects on Glucose, Insulin Response
Feeding methods that slow horses’ consumption rate reduces their insulin and glucose responses after the meal.
Do Joint Supplements Help Prevent and/or Treat Arthritis?
Dr. David Frisbie of Colorado State University answers a reader question about whether oral and injectable equine supplements help prevent and treat arthritis, and he describes the importance of pursuing quality, tested products.
Several Hendra Cases Confirmed in New South Wales Horses
New South Wales officials have confirmed at least three new equine hendra virus cases in the past week.
NSW Horse Owners Urged to Take Part in Biosecurity Efforts
The new traceability measures could help improve the state’s capacity to respond to animal disease outbreaks.
Scholarship Program Helps Future Equine Veterinarians
The program provides fourth-year students in each of the AAEP?s 36 student chapters with scholarships.
Inhaled Corticosteroids, Management Changes Help RAO Horses
A combination of inhaled corticosteroids and environmental antigen avoidance helped horses with heaves.
Colonels Smokingun Laid To Rest
Colonels Smokingun lost his battle with laminitis on July 8.
Farm Operator Hoskins Found Guilty of Maltreating Horses
Hoskins was found guilty of 52 of the 74 original charges against her.
(Re)teaching an Old Dog an Old Trick
The old saying goes that you can’t teach an old dog a new trick. While I think that many would agree that old dogs really
Poll Recap: Readers Share Tips on Keeping Horses Cool
Of the 692 voters, 317 (46%) indicated the main cooling method they employ is providing ample shade.
New Hendra Case Confirmed on Queensland’s Gold Coast
The newly confirmed hendra virus case is the fourth in Queensland this year.
California Quarter Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
A 4-year-old California mare has tested positive for neuropathogenic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
Florida Authorities Seek Public Help in Equine Cruelty Case
The two Paint horses were allegedly left in a barn that had been nailed shut with no food or water.
Equine Infection Control Training
Dr. Brandy Burgess of Colorado State University answers a reader question about transferring skills from human infection control to a career in equine infection control, noting that many disease prevention concepts are similar between species.
Iowa Plant to Start Horse Processing
A second meat plant has received a USDA permit to begin processing horses for human consumption.
