Latest News – The Horse
WNV, EEE Identified in Massachusetts Horses
Both West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been identified in Massachusetts horses.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Zhengchun Lu
Lu has focused developing and validatinh molecular diagnostic assays for detecting common equine pathogens.
Weed of the Month: Wild Carrot
Mild neurotoxicity to horses was reported in Europe but is not considered a serious threat in North America.
Clipping, Blankets Helpful in Cold-Weather Exercise Recovery
Clipped horses achieved faster post-exercise recovery than unclipped horses when working in cold temperatures.
Practitioners’ Day at Equine Infectious Disease Conference
This program will feature some of the most significant findings presented at the EID conference.
Kentucky Equine West Nile Case Tally Rises to Seven
Neither horse–a 6-year-old Palomino gelding and a 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding–was vaccinated.
Oregon’s First Equine WNV Case of 2012 Confirmed
The affected horse was identified in Klamath County, Ore. It is the state’s first equine WNV case of 2012.
Florida Horse Slaying Probed
Law enforcement agents are hoping tipsters can lead them to whoever stole a horse before butchering it.
Veterinarians Discuss Thoroughbred Radiographs, Throat Exams
Presenters discussed joint radiographs, endoscopic exams, and changes in sales conditions during the lecture.
New Diagnostic Assay for EPM Developed
A new EPM test uses three antigens to measure the antibody response to parasite infection in serum or CSF.
Three Inductees Named to UK Equine Research Hall of Fame
The Gluck Equine Research Foundation will induct three into the UK Equine Research Hall of Fame on Sept. 23.
Watch Drought-Stressed Pastures for Fall Armyworms
While fall armyworm is a pest of cattle and horse pastures, it should not affect horses.
Two Montana Horses Positive for WNV
Neither horse was vaccinated against the disease, and both were euthanized due to disease progression.
Kentucky Race-Day Drug Rules Will Change Sept. 4
Furosemide will be the only medication permitted on race day in Kentucky effective Sept. 4.
Equine West Nile not a Huge Problem for Kentucky to Date
Infected horses present with ataxia, which is a lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements.
Living in Wildfire Country
As smoke settled around our Bend, Ore., home Monday morning I hitched up the horse trailer just in case. Before my husband left for work,
