Latest News – The Horse
California EHV-1: One New Premises, Five New Cases Confirmed
The CDFA does not believe the two situations are related and is investigating both outbreaks.
Rules of the Road
Horses and highways are a volatile and dangerous mix. Recent evidence was a tragic accident near Milton, a tiny town just north of the Massachusetts-New
Goodbye Eeyore–The World’s Oldest Donkey Passes
It was big news in Manchester (England) a couple of weeks ago when Eeyore the donkey passed away. He would have been 56-years-old this year–thought
Dates Set for 2012 KENA Networking Meetings
Topics to be covered include lameness causes, equine acupuncture, and building equine facilities.
Blackburn Sentenced in Soring Case
Blackburn will serve probation, pay a fine, and write a detailed description of soring practices.
California EHV-1: Euthanized Horse Necropsy Complete
Necropsy results indicate that it is highly unlikely one horse’s recumbency was due to the EHV-1 infection.
NYTB Donates $10,000 to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
The board of directors of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) voted to donate $10,000 to the TRF.
Handling Dystocia on the Farm (AAEP 2011)
Owners or caretakers should be prepared for emergencies when mares are scheduled to foal.
In-Depth: Respiratory Problems (AAEP 2011)
Dr. Brett Woodie discusses lower and upper respiratory problems and inflammatory respiratory disease at the 2011 AAEP Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
LSU Veterinary School Helps Care for Rescued Horses
The LSU veterinary school helped provide medical care for dozens of allegedly maltreated horses.
Deadly New Jersey Barn Fire Probed
Initial investigations revealed that 22 horses were in the barn at the time of the fire, all of which died.
MHIB Recognizes National Champion Pony Sire
Blue Rain, the USEF National Champion Pony Sire from 2004 to 2011, received the award on Jan. 21.
Equine Rhinitis in Respiratory Infection Cases (AAEP 2011)
In one study of horses with acute respiratory disease, researchers found rhinitis in 42% of affected animals.
Thoroughbred Rachel Alexandra Delivers Colt by Curlin
Rachel Alexandra, 2009 Horse of the Year, gave birth Jan. 22 to a 125-pound colt by Curlin.
UF Surgical Patient Turned into Model Horse
The stallion was a model patient at the UF in 2008 and 2009 and is now being turned into a Breyer model horse.
AQHA Adds to America’s Horse Cares Grant Program
Beginning in 2012, an important addition will be made to the criteria for the America’s Horse Cares
