Latest News – The Horse
Hepatic Lipidosis in Horses
Hepatic lipidosis (fat deposits in the liver) proves fatal for 40% and 80% of affected ponies and horses.
Dutch Girl Contracts MRSA from Friesian Foal, Recovers
A Dutch girl recovered after having supposedly acquired an antibiotic-resistant staph infection from her foal.
TAHC Responds to Raging Wildfires Across Texas
The wildfires across the state of Texas have necessitated assistance from the Texas Animal Heath Commission.
Zenyatta owners Jerry and Ann Moss to Speak at UK
Jerry and Ann Moss, owners of Zenyatta, will speak at the University of Kentucky on Sept. 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Waterman Named Arizona Racing Medications, Welfare Adviser
Scot Waterman, DVM, is the first animal medication and welfare adviser for the Arizona Department of Racing.
Creating a Horse Quarantine
Here are the steps to take when introducing a new horse to your farm, and to reduce disease spread within your herd.
Muscle Power: Muscle Mass in Growing Equine Athletes
Discussion of the management of muscle mass in growing athletic horses and in aging horses, includes dietary considerations such as protein and “muscle-building” supplements, by Dr. Kristine Urschel of the University of Kentucky.
Hagyard to Partner With NTRA Alliance
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will participate in this year’s NTRA Professional Education Seminar.
Soil Scientist Works to Preserve Early Equine History
African Americans played a major role in Kentucky’s early equine history as jockeys, trainers, and grooms.
NYPD Mounted Unit Gets 9/11 Anniversary Duty
The New York City Police Department mounted unit will be called upon to observe the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
NYPD Mounted Unit Gets 9/11 Anniversary Duty
The equine members of the New York City Police Department’s (NYPD) Mounted Unit weren’t called to duty when terrorists attacked the city on Sept. 11, 2001, but the horses and their human partners will be in evidence on Sunday when New York marks …
Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled
The BLM National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet for Oct. 13-14 in Arlington, Va.
Ask the Vet LIVE on Avoiding Respiratory Problems Archived
TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A event on avoiding respiratory problems in the barn was held on September 1, and the recording is now available.
Salmonella and Colitis in Horses
Salmonellosis and colitis–two equine ailments that are commonly associated with each other–are a bit like the chicken and the egg: you don’t always know which came first, according to Jamie DeFazio, CVT, VTS-EVN.
Normal Horse Vital Signs and Health Indicators
Use this interactive tool to learn about the normal adult horse’s vital signs.
Biosecurity for Hospitals and Horse Farms
When a horse is sick, good biosecurity could mean the difference between an isolated infection and an epidemic
