Latest News – The Horse
Deworming Part 3: Clinical Signs of Internal Parasite Burden
Internal parasites can make a horse unthrifty and cause poor hair coat, digestive issues, and even colic. Learn about these and other clinical signs of a wormy horse from Dr. Steve Sundholm of Equus Veterinary Service in Oregon City, Ore.
Los Angeles County Wildfires Displace Horses
A wildfire forced the evacuation of horses from the Green Valley community in Los Angeles, Calif.
Testing for Equine Cushing’s
Weighing the pros and cons of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction tests old and new.
Bill Would Retain Horse Depreciation Scale
The bill would make permanent the depreciation schedule for racehorses set to expire at the end of the year.
Prepare Horses, Livestock, and Pets for Hurricane Season
Protecting livestock–including horses–and/or family pet is an important task during Hurricane season.
Researchers Evaluate Overtraining’s Effects on Horses
Researchers developing a test to identify overtraining learned the practice has negative effects on horses.
European Countries See Increased Horsemeat Demands
After Europe’s horsemeat scandal, some businesses have since seen an increased demand for equine meat.
Hot Branding to be Performed Under Anesthesia in Germany
From 2019 on, hot branding in Germany will only be legal when performed under local or general anesthesia.
The Sign Didn’t Say ‘No Horses’
I’m sure you’ve been there a time or two–you just got done spending a long, hot day at a horse show (or trail ride) and
CEM Prompts Restrictions on Virgin Islands Horse Imports
Officials implemented equine import restrictions after CEM was confirmed in a horse in Puerto Rico.
TWHBEA President Backs Anti-Soring Bill
The bill would forbid the use of action devices and increase penalties for anyone convicted of soring horses.
Could Aromatherapy Help Calm Stressed Horses?
Study results suggest that lavender aromatherapy can reduce horses’ heart rates after a stressful experience.
June Again Designated Equine Colic Awareness Month
Equine Colic Awareness Month is designed to raise awareness on the issues of colic and colic prevention.
Challenging Foal Case Studies
Drs. Nathan Slovis and Peter Morresey present unique medical and surgical cases involving foals, including heart murmurs, ivermectin overdose, sepsis, foals post dystocia, hernias, fractured ribs, kidney problems, and more.
EQStable App by Zoetis Available on the Apple App Store
With the EQStable app owners can centralize pertinent horse health information on their phone.
Keeneland Re-accredited by NTRA Safety Alliance
Officials recognized Keeneland for numerous best practices, including several impacting racehorse health.
