Latest News – The Horse
California Horse Abandonment Probed
California animal welfare authorities are seeking whoever abandoned an emaciated horse near a rural road.
Just Another Friday Night …
It’s just another Friday night in Smalltown, U.S.A., where you know kids are always looking to get into a little bit of trouble, just to
Michigan Horse Succumbs to EEE
An unvaccinated Midland County horse is Michigan’s first equine fatality related to EEE in 2011.
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.
Utah Men Charged in BLM Mustang Sale Scheme
Two men are facing charges in connection with a plot to buy wild horses and sell them to horsemeat processors.
Search Continues for New York Thoroughbreds Lost in Flood
The horses’ owner hopes aggressive ground searches will help locate the horses displaced in Hurricane Irene.
Epiglottic Abnormalities in Nonracehorses: A Review
Researchers review the characteristics and impact of epiglottic abnormalities in nonracehorses.
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.
Estimating Horse Weight Accurately
Researchers examined the other three weigh estimation methods and found one stood out as more accurate.
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.
AAEP Calls for Final “Good Works” Nominations
The AAEP is accepting final nominations for their Good Works For Horses Campaign until Sept. 30.
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.”
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.
Weaning Stress and Nutritional Influences
Nutritional support could reduce the stresses and health challenges that weaning places on young horses.
New York Lawmaker Calls for Salix Ban
A New York lawmaker will introduce legislation banning “performance-enhancing drugs” in racing, such as Salix.
Leading Thoroughbred Sire Awesome Again Has Colic Surgery
Awesome Again is recuperating from colic surgery performed Sept. 13 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.
