Latest News – The Horse
Trailer Safety Q&A
Dr. Rebecca Gimenez answers questions on horse trailer safety.
Lightning Blamed for Deadly Connecticut Barn Fire
Fire officials in Haddam, Conn., blame lightning for a fire that resulted in the death of one horse August 1.
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis: Past and Present
EPM still frustrates horse owners and veterinarians as one of the most common neurologic diseases in horses.
Horse Tests Positive for EEE in New York State
New York has confirmed its first case of EEE in an Oneida County horse for the year.
Learning the Hard Way
This week I found two stories of horses being discovered in the strangest places. One was found in their owner’s basement, and the other was
Second Horse Dies at Cheyenne Frontier Days
A mare used in the Wild Horse Race at the Cheyenne Frontier Days died Saturday after sustaining a neck injury.
BLM to Revise Wyoming Mustang Gather Plan
The BLM has withdrawn a mustang gather plan that would have created minimally producing wild horse herds.
Gastrointestinal Problems in the Foal
Meconium impaction, ulcers, diarrhea, and other GI problems can arise in foals.
KHRC Drug Testing Changes Showing Benefits
The KHRC’s new laboratory choice and decision to revamp testing protocol are yielding positive results.
KHRC Review of Medications in Horse Racing Begins
The KHRC has begun reviewing and revising the state’s horse racing medication regulations.
Grass-Roots Parasite Control
Anthelmintic resistance is recognized globally as a serious problem in the control of equine internal parasites.
Foal Death Prompts New Corolla Wild Horse Protection Measure
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund has enhanced its patrols after a foal died as a result of eating human food items.
BLM Selects Guilfoyle to Lead Wild Horse and Burro Program
The BLM has selected Joan Guilfoyle to be the new chief of the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Division.
Saddle Pads: Best Shock Absorber Identified in Study
Researchers recently examined what saddle pad material is best suited for reducing equine back pressure.
2011 Mosquito-Borne Illness Season Heating Up
Horses in two Florida counties have tested positive for EEE and a Georgia horse is WNV-positive.
HSVMA To Award 10 Trips to Equitarian Workshop
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association is seeking entries for its Equitarian Workshop Trip Awards.
