Latest News – The Horse
Australia Equine Influenza: Vaccination Update
According to the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Primary Industries, as of today there are 3,055 equine influenza infected properties, 330 dangerous contact properties, and 369 suspect properties.
Strangles: Control and Containment Strategies
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has formulated practical recommendations and biosecurity measures for disease control. These specific protocols provide guidance for containment and cleanup. Work with your veterinarian to
AP Review: Lab Incidents with Deadly Germs on the Rise
American laboratories handling the world’s deadliest germs and toxins have experienced more than 100 accidents and missing shipments since 2003, and the number is increasing steadily as more labs across the country are approved to do the work.
Webinar: Understanding West Nile Virus On-Demand
A free web-based seminar on West Nile virus is now archived and available on demand.
U.K. Man Given Jail Sentence, Fine for Serial Horse Abuse
A U.K. man found guilty in July 2007 of causing unnecessary suffering to an injured stallion was told to pay further costs of ?750 ($1,532) when he appealed against the conviction at Norwich Crown Court on Sept. 28.
In October 2005, the
Take Back the Yard Sweepstakes Winners Announced
Pfizer Animal Health has announced the winners of the Solitude IGR Take Back the Yard Sweepstakes. Peggy Dahle of Nipomo, Calif., Heather Carlson of Worthing, S.D., and Catherine Wilde of Shelbyville, Ky., each won a grand prize package worth
Sticky Stifles
My Thoroughbred’s stifles have been making a popping noise for quite some time.
Understanding Horses Part 10: Stand Still
Horses often need to be restrained for the veterinarian, farrier, or groom. Foals present particular problems, as do horses that might have been mishandled or who have never been taught to be patient and respect their handlers. Here are a few tips
NAHMS Equine Studies
The National Animal Health Monitoring Systems (NAHMS), a program within the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, conducts various animal health studies. NAHMS conducted specific studies of equine health and management during 1998 and
The Giving Tree
You probably read it when you were young, or you’ve read it to your own children at some point, but there’s a wonderful story out there by Shel Silverstein called The Giving Tree. Originally published in 1964, the story is that of a young ma
Oral Attacks
Q: We have an Arabian who, for some reason, has taken to chewing on the horse trailer when we are at a show. He has never done this before. He started gnawing on the fender. We tied him away from the fender, and he started chewing
Defecation Behavior
Why do some horses at our barn poop in the same place every time, then some others seem to go anywhere?
Older Horses Part 4: Hoof and Joint Care
The aging process brings with it some inevitable changes in horses.
Barn Innovations
We’ve come a long way since the days of the simple tie stall and the humble hitching post. Necessity is the mother of invention, and through the years we’ve added stall mats, cross-ties, hay racks, and automatic waterers to the mix.
Strength and Flexibility
For an avid horse person, little takes the breath away like watching an athletic
Treating Irregular Heartbeats
Chances are you know someone with a heart murmur–you might even have one yourself. Usually it’s discovered at birth, and most often it’s nothing to worry about. The heart is fine; it just makes a sound associated with blood flow. The same can be
