Latest News – The Horse
Pennsylvania Horse Burning Case Probed
The animal survived the attack but sustained superficial burns and singeing over most of his body.
Eighth Equine WNV Case of 2012 Confirmed in Kentucky
A 15-month-old Standardbred filly from Bourbon County was euthanized after developing clinical signs of WNV.
Tropical Storm Isaac Drenches Florida, Threatens Gulf States
So far the storm has not forced any widespread horse evacuations.
Committee Says New Ky. Race-Day Drug Rules ‘Deficient’
The rules are scheduled to take effect Sept. 4, just before the start of Turfway Park’s meet.
New Surgical Treatment for Kissing Spines Evaluated
A new, minimally invasive kissing spines treatment method boasted a 95% success rate in a recent study.
Vaccinating Golden Oldies
In all honestly I’m a mildly paranoid horse owner, likely because of the unending stream of horror stories about equine diseases, injuries, and ailments I’m
Equine Acupuncture Focus of Sept. KENA Meeting
Rhonda Rathgeber, DVM, PhD, will discuss the use of acupuncture in equine medicine.
Hurricane Threat Forces Evacuation of Barns at La. Racetrack
The evacuation applies to the 700 horses currently stabled at Fair Grounds for its summer Quarter Horse meet.
Safe and Healthy Equine Travels Start at Home
Whether traveling to an out-of-state show or a mile away to the park, good equine health care starts at home.
TAHC Announces Horseback Emergency Response Team
The team will assist with locating, rounding up, identifying, and moving livestock after disasters.
Underweight Horses: Surveillance, Management Considerations
Low body weight in horses can trace to many issues, including dental problems and chronic disease.
Fall Pasture Management Following a Drought
Here are some practical steps that can be taken on cool-season grass pastures to help them recover for fall.
2012 Kentucky Equine Survey: Clearing up Misunderstandings
The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture Equine Programs aims to set the survey facts straight.
Study Finds Equine Hot Brands Difficult to Decipher
An Austrian study finds brands used in horse identification difficult to read in some instances.
AVMA, AAEP Urge Strong HPA Enforcement at TWH Celebration
Individuals are asked to identify and report HPA violators, and support strong HPA enforcement by the USDA.
WNV, EEE Identified in Massachusetts Horses
Both West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been identified in Massachusetts horses.
