Latest News – The Horse
California’s Tenth Equine WNV Case of 2012 Confirmed
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Butte County filly was euthanized as a result of the disease.
Massachusetts Confirms EEE in Two Additional Horses
The MDPH last week confirmed two additional cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in horses.
New Hendra Virus case Confirmed in North Queensland
The case was confirmed Sept. 5 on a property between Cairns and Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
Study Evaluates Rein Tension and Horses’ Rideability
The largest factor affecting a horse’s rideability score was his rider’s maximum and average rein tension.
AVMA Recognizes New Animal Welfare Specialty for Vets
The American Veterinary Medical Association has approved Animal College of Animal Welfare as a specialty.
New Equine Flexural Deformities Treatment Technique Studied
A novel treatment technique for correcting flexural deformities in foals showed promise in a recent study.
Environmental Effect on Hoof Wall Hydration Studied
Australian researchers found hoof moisture levels similar in horses from dry and wet areas and after soaking.
New Hampshire Barn Fire Probed
Fire investigators in Bedford, N.H., are seeking the cause of a barn fire that claimed the lives of 14 horses.
Omega Basics: Easy as 1, 2, 3
Fats increase energy density of diets and are necessary to metabolize fat-soluble vitamins.
KHC Donates to USEF Disaster Fund, Starts Ky. Relief Fund
The KHC has contributed the remainder of its U.S. Equine Disaster Relief Fund to USEF’s disaster fund.
The Last Amateur Games?
Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France, founder of the International Olympic Committee and the generally acknowledged father of the modern Olympic Games, envisioned a field
Federal Plan Will Remove Horses from Nevada Wildlife Refuge
Wild horses and burros will be removed from their ranges in Nevada under a U.S. Fish and Wildlife plan.
Zayat Family: Paynter Continues Improvement
Zayat Stables reports that its 3-year-old colt Paynter continues to improve after a rough couple of days.
Breeders’ Cup Winner Maram Dead, Leaves Foal
Maram, winner of the 2008 Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, died Sept. 6 from an acute illness.
Antioxidant Status in Three-Day Eventing Horses Studied
A recent study shows that antioxidant levels appear to be challenged during the competition.
Paynter ‘Walking Comfortably,’ Bloodwork OK
Haskell Invitational winner Paynter, who was diagnosed with laminitis Sept. 4, was “walking comfortably.”
