Latest News – The Horse
Researchers Seek Reader Comments on Equine Grass Sickness
Equine grass sickness (EGS), or dysautonomia, is a disease that primarily affects pasture-grazed equids between the ages of 2 and 7 years. Incidences of the disease are more likely to occur from April to July, and on premises where there has been a previous outbreak. Clinical signs o
UK Donkey Rescue Urges Awareness of Foreign Disease Risk
The number of donkeys being rescued and imported from Europe into the UK is at an all-time high, according to the Devon-based Donkey Sanctuary. Any donkeys of unknown origin might potentially carry exotic diseases–posing a risk to the UK’s domestic equine population.
The Donkey Sanctuary is concerned that there are currently no requirements for equines traveling from Europe to receive a
Is That You, Karma?
I used to cover news stories about horses being attacked by dogs rather often (like this and this and this). But then, sad as
Testing an Anti-Inflammatory Dietary Nutraceutical (AAEP 2008)
Horse owners commonly add nutraceuticals to their horses’ diets to treat or prevent joint disease, but most products have no research data supporting their effectiveness.
Kentucky Horse Council to Utilize New Grant Cycle
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is implementing a new schedule for grant submission. Grant applications from 501(c)3 and 501(c)10 equine organizations will now be accepted from January through July 31. Funding decisions will be made
Zimectrin Products Offer New Satisfaction Guarantee
Horse owners can hold their parasite control to a higher standard–their own approval. Now, all Zimecterin (ivermectin) Brand Products are backed by a satisfaction guarantee, helping to ensure the highest standard of parasite control.
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2009 AHC Horse Industry Directory Available
The most comprehensive national directory of breed and sport organizations, equine publications, state resources, and racing and gaming organizations is now available for purchase.
The American Horse Council’s 2009 Horse Industry Directory
Report: Hyperimmune Plasma Not Effective for R. equi
The administration of hyperimmune plasma to foals is costly, time-consuming, potentially risky, and does not appear to decrease the occurrence of Rhodococcus equi pneumonia, reported Siobhan McAuliffe, MVB, Dipl. ACVIM, head veterinarian of the Stables of King Abdullah & Sons located in Saudi Arabia and colleagues at the
Court Date Changed in Chicago Carriage Horse Case
The Chicago court case involving J.C. Cutters Ltd. manager Michele Goudie and their six seized carriage horses has been continued from March 12 to late April.
Cook County States Attorney’s spokesperson Tandra Simonton explained, “This is a part of the normal criminal process. Dates are set with the intent for defending and
Barbaro Exhibit to Open at Kentucky Derby Museum
After the dedication of the Barbaro memorial sculpture at Churchill Downs April 26, the Kentucky Derby Museum will open a tribute exhibit, Barbaro: The Heart of a Winner.
This exhibit will offer a multi-dimensional view of Barbaro as a champion athlete and a fighter–a horse that rose to the top of his game by winning the 2006 Kentucky Derby and then struggled against long odds for
Brentina Home After Colic Surgery, Retirement Ceremony Planned
Olympic dressage horse Brentina returned to her winter home in California Feb. 23 following colic surgery Feb. 10.
The 18-year-old Hanoverian mare, who has been the partner of Idaho-based dressage rider Debbie McDonald since the age of
Vaccinations Not a Place to Cut Back, Vets Say
In today’s economy, many horse owners are looking for ways to cut back on expenses–but skimping on equine vaccinations should not be one of them.
“People are looking for ways to cut costs, and preventive care seems like an obvious choice t
Felony Charges Filed in Massive Texas Horse Seizure
A Texas man is facing animal cruelty and felonious assault charges in connection with the seizure of 237 allegedly malnourished animals, including 167 horses, from his 86-acre ranch.
Hill County Sheriff’s Deputies
Plan for Ontario Equine Centre Moves Ahead
The Ontario Equine Centre (OEC), a not-for-profit public private partnership, is moving ahead with its plan to develop a world-class equine facility and research incubator. The facility will serve all equine breeds and disciplines.
CEM: Georgia Reports Positive Stallion
Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin reported March 12 that laboratory tests confirmed a Georgia Paint horse is infected with contagious equine
CEM: Stallions Cleared at Kentucky Index Farm
The Central Kentucky farm that had the first discovered case of contagious equine metritis (CEM) in the recent outbreak, which set off the investigation that now includes 680 horses nationwide, has declared the all-clear. The four formerly
