Latest News – The Horse
Fire Kills Six Horses, Injures Four at WEG Eventer’s Barn
A fire at American three-day eventer Boyd Martin’s barn killed six horses and sent four more to the University
UC Davis Releases White Paper on EHM
Faculty members of the Center for Equine Health and the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching
EHV-1 Outbreak: Weekend Cases Boost Total Numbers
Several new cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) were diagnosed over the long holiday weekend. Confirmed case
Ask the Vet Live Q&A: Conditioning Horses Now Available
TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A event on conditioning horses was held on May 26, and the recording is now available.
Dialysis in Horses
Dialysis is an expensive procedure is not yet widely offered, however it is an option that, in some cases,
Bowker to Speak on Latest in Hoof Research
Horse owners, veterinarians, farriers, and those interested in the equine hoof are invited to attend the full
BLM Lists EHV-1 Response Strategies
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mustangs have so far been unaffected by the recent neurologic EHV-1 outbreak
Trainer Gains Court Injunction Against CHRB
Thoroughbred racehorse trainer Jeff Mullins, expected to begin a 70-day suspension June 1 in connection with a
Worms in Horses Pt 2: Controlling Worms with Farm Management
Learn how weather, horse age, stocking density, and practices such as dragging and rotating pastures can affect your horse’s worm burden. Dr. Lori Bidwell also gives management tips for minimizing worm populations in your horses.
Conditioning Horses
Learn about how your horse’s body adapts to exercise and how to optimize his fitness.
Compounded Medications: Legal/Ethical Issues Webinar
Learn about legal and ethical issues with compounded medications for horses in a free TheHorse.com webinar!
Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalitis (EHV-1/EHM) Resources
Information on the equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak in the western U.S., and more info on the disease.
Management Strategies to Enhance Vaccine Efficacy
What can owners do to enhance their horses’ response to vaccination, enhance vaccine efficacy, and better
Tips for Long Distance Hauling
Mitigate the stress of transporting horses over a long distance by understanding good trailering practices.
New EHV-1 Case Confirmed, Not Related to Outbreak
A new case of EHV-1 was confirmed in Texas; however, animal health authorities do not believe it’s related
No Indications of Disease During NCHA Competition
Some reports about the equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak–believed to have stemmed from horses attending
