Latest News – The Horse
Leadership Changes at Va. Tech’s Equine Medical Center
Dr. Nathaniel While has stepped down as director of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
Equine Influenza Outbreak has FEI Competition on High Alert
No horses at the event have presented any signs of illness, but biosecurity measures have been implemented.
Sacrifice Areas for Your Horses
A sacrifice area is a small enclosure often called a corral, run, pen, turnout or winter paddock. It is meant to be your horse’s outdoor
Fill Out the Equine Industry Survey by May 15
Who and what influences your horse-care decisions? American Horse Publications, a professional association of equine-related magazines and media, is currently running its 2012 Equine Industry Survey through
Diagnosing and Treating Ocular Keratitis in Horses
If not treated early, equine ocular keratitis (corneal inflammation) can lead to blindness and eye loss.
Reward Offered in Michigan Horse Cruelty Case
On May 2 an extremely malnourished horse was discovered lying on the side of a road in Cheboygan County.
International Movement of High-Performance Horses Discussed
International movement of horses was a major topic of discussion at the 2012 FEI Sports Forum, held last week.
Suspected EHV-1 Reported in Tennessee
The horses might have been exposed to EHV-1 during the Bucksnort Trail Ride, held April 23-30.
Racing Medication Reform Advocacy Website Launched
The website–cleanhorseracing.org–is dedicated to the reform of horse racing medication rules.
Possibility of Gluten Sensitivity in Horses Examined
Researchers found that some horses with inflammatory small bowel disease could have a gluten intolerance.
Rick Mitchell, DVM, MRCVS, Appointed to AHC Board
Mitchell will replace David O’Connor, president of the United States Equestrian Federation, on the AHC board.
Cause of California Police Horse Death Probed
The 13-year-old mare was found dead in her stall She will undergo a necropsy to determine cause of death.
Boehringer Ingelheim Calls for Proposals on Pigeon Fever
Submissions should be designed to help advance the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of pigeon fever.
Person of Interest in SAU Horse Theft, Killing Case Arrested
The person of interest, William Hamilton, was arrested in Sebring, Fla., on May 7.
Abuse Of Trust
Horse rescues, in the tradition of Blanche DuBois, more often than not depend on the kindness of strangers to keep their stalls and paddocks open.
The Top 7 Things to Know about Equine Recurrent Uveitis
Understanding equine recurrent uveitis (ERU, or moon blindness) can help owners spot eye issues early.
