Latest News – The Horse

Arena Maintenance’s Effects on Horse Movement
Arena maintenance changes the surface’s properties, which in turn alters horses’ movement patterns.
An Unlikely Farrier
Besides my penchant for big gray horses and veterinary science, I’ve developed a “thing” for other activities and causes along my life’s journey. One of
Unknown Illness Forces Quarantine at Hawthorne Race Course
The quarantine is a precaution as officials await test results on two horses showing respiratory illness.

Texas Officials Report 72 Equine WNV Cases so far in 2012
Seventy-two horses residing in 49 Texas counties had been confirmed positive since the beginning of the year.

Racehorse Paynter to Rehab at Fair Hill Equine Therapy
Zayat, commenting Oct. 12, said the intent is to eventually return Paynter to training.
Potential Oregon Horse Processing Plant Opposed
Civic leaders will challenge the location of a horse processing plant proposed for development in Hermiston.

Noninflammatory Equine Uveal Disorders
Many noninflammatory uveal abnormalities cause little to no discomfort or vision loss for the horse.

Fluoridated Water and Horses
Studies are needed to determine safe limits of fluoride in feed and water for horses.

Commentary: Take West Nile Risk Seriously
People need to take the WNV risk to themselves and their horses seriously. What are you willing to do?

Understanding Equine Orbit and Periorbita Problems
Disorders involving the horse’s orbit and periorbita are less common than problems involving the eye itself.

CEM: An Insidious and Potentially Pervasive Disease
Contagious equine metritis (CEM) gives rise to considerable concern among horse breeders in many countries.

Progesterone Delivery Device Evaluated in Broodmares
Researchers found an intravaginal progesterone-releasing device effective in inducing early estrus in mares.
Texas Horse Hit and Run Driver Sought
An unknown driver apparently failed to see a stop sign and struck two men and their horses.
EVA Confirmed in Gloucestershire, England
A case of equine viral arteritis (EVA) has been confirmed in a Gloucestershire, England, stallion.
MDA Releases Guide to Maryland’s Licensed Stables
Nearly 400 of the state’s 600 licensed stables opted to be included in the full-color directory.

Mobile Blue Light Therapy for Broodmares
Mobile blue-light therapy is as effective at advancing seasonality as indoor barn lighting.