Latest News – The Horse
Louisiana Horse Owners Warned about EEE, WNV Threats
Eight West Nile virus and 10 Eastern equine encephalitis cases have been confirmed in Louisiana this year.
Belmont Winner Union Rags Retired with Suspensory Injury
A small lesion in the middle of the suspensory ligament in his left front leg was detected last week.
Equine Tracheal Mucus Associated with Airborne Particulates
Athletic horses exposed to airborne particles could experience enough mucus buildup to limit performance.
AAEP to Host Outreach Program at 2012 Convention
Attendees can learn about the Equitarian program, how to stay fit for practice, and about therapuetic riding.
ASPCA Grants $7,000 to Hidden Springs Horse Rescue
The funding will help the rehabilitation of 14 neglected horses seized by local law enforcement last January.
Navigating a Diagnosis
When a horse shows signs of illness or lameness, the cause is not always clear-cut.
Elite, Non-Elite Endurance Horse Hearts Compared
Elite endurance horses had fewer cardiac abnormalities and different cardiac dimensions than non-elite horses.
Wyo. State Fair Requires Negative Coggins for Equine Entry
The requirements are in place this year as a result the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s presence at the fair.
Treating Pleuropneumonia-Related Abscesses with Thoracotomy
Many horses recover from pleuropneumonia with medical therapy, but some require surgery to prompt healing.
For Want of a Shoe, the Olympics Could Be Lost
We’ve talked a lot about the importance of veterinarians and veterinary officials in keeping the Olympic horses healthy and safe. But as every horse owner
Texas A&M Veterinarian Offers Equine Deworming Suggestions
While deworming regimens vary by region, there are some guidelines for owners to follow as they work with their veterinarians on a proper deworming schedule.
Oklahoma State Health Officials Warn of WNV Resurgence
Oklahoma’s last confirmed WNV case came in Sept. 2009 when a horse from Cherokee County tested positive.
Six Crundwell Horses Die
Six horses connected to the federal case against accused embezzler Rita Crundwell have died.
Owners Pledge No Race-Day Meds for 2-Year-Old Thoroughbreds
Some of Thoroughbred racing’s most notable owners have pledged to run their 2-year-olds without Salix.
Study: Modified Surgery for Roaring Treatment Effective
Study finds that modified version of laryngoplasty surgery is effective in treating roaring in horses.
How to Take Your Horse’s Temperature
Tom Cassleberry, DVM, of Fairfield, California, shows you how to take your horse’s temperature.
