Latest News – The Horse
Colic Prevalence in Horses Hospitalized for Ocular Disease
Patients with ocular disease had a higher incidence of colic than some other hospitalized equids.
Rain Increases Risk of WNV, EEE among Wisconsin Horses
EEE and WNV have stricken hundreds of horses in Wisconsin since 2001.
HSUS Launches Hotline for Tips on Soring Offenders
The HSUS has launched a national tip line to help crack down on the illegal practice known as “soring.”
Horse Health Presentations Featured at Dressage at Devon
The University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center will give three horse health presentations at the show.
New Vocations Granted $50,000 to Help Retired Thoroughbreds
The grants will be used to aid the program’s efforts to rehab, retrain, and rehome retired racehorses.
Study Evaluates Harsh Winter’s Effect on Przewalski Horses
A severe winter cause the reintroduced wild Przewalski’s horse population crashed dramatically.
KHC Travels to France, Works with Normandy Horse Council
The KHC worked with the Normandy Horse Council to discuss opportunities focused on the 2014 WEG.
Effects of Selenium Source on Mares and Foals
Foals of mares consuming organic selenium had higher blood selenium concentrations than other foals.
Horses Injured in 2012 Italian Bareback Race
Six horses collided during the race. One sustained a slight fracture and is expected to recover.
University of Florida VETS Team Gets Support from USRider
The UF disaster response team funded a rope and webbing testing project with the donation.
Increased Equine West Nile Virus Activity in 2012
More than 70 equine West Nile virus cases have already been diagnosed in the United States in 2012.
Illegal Horse Castrations in New Zealand
This week TheHorse.com posted an article about illegal horse castrations going on in New Zealand. Not surprisingly, snickers rose from the company’s Production Department as
Cardiorespiratory Causes of Poor Equine Performance
In order for a horse to reach his athletic potential, his cardiorespiratory system must function properly.
Illinois Confirms First Equine WNV Case of 2012
A horse in Jackson County has tested positive for WNV, the first in the state to do so since 2010.
BLM Begins Analyzing Proposed Nevada Wild Horse Ecosanctuary
The BLM will analyze the potential impacts of the proposed northeast Nevada wild horse ecosanctuary.
Flying Fox Scientists Profile Equine Hendra Virus Cases
Scientists are reviewing hendra virus cases to understand why some horses become infected and others don’t.
