Latest News – The Horse
Nine California Horses Confirmed EHV-1 Positive
Seven horses from one farm and two residing on another premises have tested positive for neurologic EHV-1.
Michigan Horse Succumbs to EEE
An unvaccinated Midland County horse is Michigan’s first equine fatality related to EEE in 2011.
New Research into R. equi Vaccine Completed
Researchers in the Netherlands have completed further research into developing an effective vaccine for the bacteria Rhodococcus equi, which is known to cause pneumonia and other sometimes fatal infections in young foals.
Zenyatta Owners: “You Can’t be Unhappy Around Her”
Jerry and Ann Moss discuss life before Zenyatta, the journey the big mare, and plans for “Baby Z.”
AAEP Calls for Final “Good Works” Nominations
The AAEP is accepting final nominations for their Good Works For Horses Campaign until Sept. 30.
Senate Bill Could Resume Horsemeat Inspection Funding
A Senator is working to pass a bill that could fund USDA horsemeat inspections at domestic processing plants.
Estimating Horse Weight Accurately
Researchers examined the other three weigh estimation methods and found one stood out as more accurate.
Firewise Landscaping for Horse Properties
Reducing your risk of wildfire begins with properly landscaping your property, called firewise landscaping, which is something most of us need to consider and plan for.
Eight California Horses Showing Signs of EHV-1
Eight additional horses in Tuolumne County are displaying clinical signs consistent of EHV-1.
New York Man Charged in Alleged Horse Show Theft Scheme
A New York man is facing multiple charges for allegedly stealing more than $30,000 from a horse show.
Leading Thoroughbred Sire Awesome Again Has Colic Surgery
Awesome Again is recuperating from colic surgery performed Sept. 13 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.
New York Lawmaker Calls for Salix Ban
A New York lawmaker will introduce legislation banning “performance-enhancing drugs” in racing, such as Salix.
Weaning Stress and Nutritional Influences
Nutritional support could reduce the stresses and health challenges that weaning places on young horses.
We’re Back!
Like the Puzzler on National Public Radio’s popular Car Talk or Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Terminator movies, Horses and the Law has returned from vacation.
Horse Wounds Part 1: Types and Assessment
Punctures, lacerations, abrasions, and avulsions, oh my! Learn about the different types of wounds horses can suffer, how to assess them, and how to stop the bleeding with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, Calif.
California Horse Confirmed EHV-1 Positive
A new case of neurologic EHV-1 was confirmed in California on September 12.
