Latest News – The Horse
Farm Equipment: Buy or Lease?
Shopping for a new vehicle last year I had to decide whether it would be more practical to buy or lease based on my budget.
National Wild Horse Adoption Day Aims for 1,000 Homes
People considering adopting a wild horse might find their equine matches at one of 35 events taking place nationwide during National Wild Horse Adoption Day Sept. 26.
Currently about 33,100 mustangs roam federal lands in 10 Western states. Another 31,750 reside in long- and short-term holding facilities under Bureau of Land Management (BLM) supervision. Of those, 8,000 are available for
Missouri Equine Piroplasmosis Outbreak ‘Resolved’ in OIE Report
A Sept. 15 report on the cases of equine piroplasmosis earlier this year in Missouri and Kansas declares the outbreak resolved. Three positive horses that were removed from quarantine remain missing. (See the report.
AAEP Convention to Feature Equine Critical Care, Pain Management
The 55th Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners will take the stage in Las Vegas, Nev., Dec. 5-9. The convention is expected to attract more than 3,500 veterinarians, veterinary students, and technicians for scientific lectures, industry forums, networking events, and other opportunities for professional development.
All sessions will be held at the
Hendra Virus: Initial Tests Negative on Bowen Horses
The initial Hendra virus test results for the 16 horses on the three quarantined properties at Bowen, in North Queensland, have come back negative.
Rabies Reported in Colorado Horse, Multiple Skunk Cases
A rabid horse in El Paso County, Colo., has been euthanized and the County Department of Health and Environment is underscoring the critical importance of vaccinating pets and livestock and avoiding wild animals.
“Rabies infection in horses is rare,” said Public Health Director Kandi Buckland, RN, MPA. “We anticipate that the infection was caused by skunk rabies, which greatly concerns u
TheHorse.com en Español: Herbecidas en el Heno Retienen el Poder en el Estiércol
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read a longer
Sea Horses
Swimming with dolphins? That’s so last year. Try riding with dolphins. A Bradenton, Fla., horse owner is offering "horse surfing" for those looking for a
New Home for Your Horse: Questions to Ask
Horse owners faced with the decision to find their horses a new home, whether it be locating that perfect retirement home, a new job in therapeutic riding, the mounted patrol, or even with a new owner, need to ask some important questions before giving up care of their animal. Own Responsibly, the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) handbook, can provide a guide.
In order to ensure
Aseptic Platelet-Rich Plasma Preparation Essential in Equine Practice
Special laboratory equipment is not needed to produce bacteria-free platelet concentrates (commonly referred to as platelet-rich plasma), but stringent attention to proper aseptic technique is essential.
Equine veterinarians are using platelet concentrates more often for the management of musculoskeletal disease. They can be prepared using a variety of methods, and they are often injecte
Patrick Swayze Horse Poster Still Available, Benefits Youth Programs
The iconic photograph of Patrick Swayze and his chestnut Egyptian Arabian stallion Tammen graced many a barn’s tack room in the 1990s. If you’re looking for a new copy, posters of Swayze and Tammen are still available via the Arabian Horse Association.
The poster sells for $10 with proceeds going to Arabian Horse Association Youth Programs. It can be ordered by calling Customer Service a
Animal Genetic Testing and Research Lab Benefits Horse Owners
Established in 1986 as the Horse Bloodtyping Laboratory, the University of Kentucky Animal Genetic Testing and Research Lab (AGTRL) offers a number of testing services of value to practitioners, horse owners, and breed registries.
59 Horses Quarantined, Strangles Suspected at Hoosier Park
Fifty-nine horses have been quarantined because of a suspected contagious infection at Hoosier Park racetrack in central Indiana.
Hoosier Park officials placed the horses in quarantine Saturday after one Thoroughbred at the stable began exhibiting signs of Streptococcus equi infection, or strangles, a contagious bacterial disease common in horses that can be life-threatening.
Florida Horse Poaching Information Rewards Rise to $20K
The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a series of horse poaching incidents in Florida rose to $20,000 today when Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade County Inc. increased its reward offer to $15,000. The Humane Society of the United States is also offering a separate $5,000 reward for information critical to the case through the South Florida Societ
Unintended Consequences
See the doctor and you expect everything about the visitÑtest results, medical records, diagnosis, the conversation itselfÑto be confidential. The same is true when you
The Great Muzzle Debate
Will someone please design a muzzle that stays on, is light-weight, is breathable (so I don’t feel like I’m smothering my horses on hot days),
