Latest News – The Horse
EHV-1 Outbreak: One New Case
After several new cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) were reported over the weekend, just one new confirmed
Piroplasmosis: Cayenne Tick Ruled Out as T. equi Vector
A team of researchers from Brazil recently determined that the Cayenne tick, which frequents the southern U.S.
Compounded Horse Medications: Legal and Ethical Issues
Compounded or customized medications fulfill a critically important role in horse health care; however, these tailored medications aren’t always what compounders claim them to be, and some are illegal.
Regenerative Medicine
Stem cell and other regenerative medical technologies aren’t as implausible or far-fetched as they once seemed
Feeding Your Horse to Perform
A high-performance horse’s body needs fuel to run efficiently and at its optimal level.
The War Against Weeds
When it comes to pasture weed control, an ounce of prevention is worth hours of back-breaking cure.
Compulsive Circling
Why does my blind horse constantly pace in circles in an anticlockwise direction?
Touching a Tickle Spot?
I own a 5-year-old Friesian cross mare that I have had since her birth; she i
Young Horse Development Part 2: Six Months to 1.5 Years
How you manage, feed, and care for your young horse can affect his future performance.
Bad Horse Bugs
Horse owners and vets must use antimicrobials responsibly to help reduce bacterial drug resstance.
Squelching Drug Resistance in Parasites
Intensive use of anthelmintics has fueled parasite resistance to these drugs; here’s how to combat resistance.
Two Tickets, Please
As I was perusing the horse-related news recently, I came across a story in which a man tried to transport his pony in a most
Inherently Risky?
Equine Activity Liability Laws are a legislative mandate that riding or other horse activities are dangerous and that participants in the activities assume the risk
Poll: Readers Unfamiliar with Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment
Poll question: “How much would you pay for a platelet-rich plasma treatment for your horse?”
Dutrow Licensing Case Could Have Lasting Implications
One of the horse racing industry’s closely watched legal proceedings begins May 31 as state regulators in New
Zenyatta In Foal at 60 Days
Zenyatta, the 2010 Horse of the Year owned by Jerry and Ann Moss, has been pronounced in foal at the 60-day
