Latest News – The Horse
Wyoming Horse Hair Thefts Probed
Wyoming law enforcement agencies in two counties have received roughly 40 reports of horse tails being cut.
New Equine WNV Cases Found in Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky
The number of equine West Nile virus (WNV) cases identified this year in the United States continues to rise.
Equine Eye Education
Last week I was up to my eyeballs in, well, eyeballs. The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Focus on Ophthalmology seminar took place in Raleigh,
Equine Veterinary Students Welcome New Learning Tool
Veterinary professors in England develop “Anato-Rug” to help students study equine anatomy.
West Nile Virus Still a Threat to Horses
It’s not too late for horse owners to help protect their horses against this life-threatening disease.
New Book on Equine Law is Rich in Horse Racing History
The book covers the twisting morass of equine regulatory law and tells a history of Thoroughbred racing.
Federal Prosecutor Seeks Stiff Sentence for McConnell
U.S. Atty. Steven Neff is seeking probation and a significant fine for Jackie McConnell.
Arlington Park ‘Super Testing’ Leads to Positives
Twenty-six prednisone positives were identified during “super testing” earlier this year.
A Hardy, Handy Irish Horse
Editor Stephanie Church relives her trip to Ireland and one steadfast Irish horse. What is it that makes some horses seem more “durable” than others?
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.
New Hendra Virus case Confirmed in North Queensland
The case was confirmed Sept. 5 on a property between Cairns and Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
Massachusetts Confirms EEE in Two Additional Horses
The MDPH last week confirmed two additional cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in horses.
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.
BLM Seeks Comment on Proposed Non-Helicopter Horse Gather
The BLM seeks comment on a proposed non-helicopter gather and removal of wild horses at three Nevada HMAs.
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.
