Latest News – The Horse
California EHV: State Vet Recommends Event Postponement
The state veterinarian released a letter urging organizers to postpone equine events and limit horse transportation due to the EHV outbreak.
Treating Equine Asthma, From Mild to Severe
Management changes are key to preventing and treating airway inflammation.
CBD Study In Horses Paves Way for New Research
Scientists recently investigated how horses metabolize and tolerate cannabidiol and found it is bioavailable.
A New Look at Old Viral Hepatitis Syndromes in Horses
Researcher: Veterinarians should “forget” two viruses once commonly blamed for equine liver disease.
Gastric Ulcers as a Cause of Poor Performance in Horses
Learn how gastric ulcers affect equine performance and the best ways for treating them in actively competing horses.
Donkeys Metabolize Meals and Drugs Differently Than Horses
Get to know the nuances of donkey care, from treating metabolic issues to drug dosing.
FEI Prohibits Russian, Belarusian Athletes, Horses, Officials From Events
The emergency resolution comes after the international governing body of equine sport removed all its competitions from Russia and Belarus.
Two More Orange County Horses Confirmed With EHV-1
Five additional horses are presumed positive pending test results.
Riverside County EHV Cases Hit 26
Three horses have been confirmed with EHM, and 23 with fever only (EHV-1).
Equine Influenza Confirmed in Washington Horse
The Pierce County private facility where the horse lives is under voluntary quarantine.
Kentucky Issues Statement on California EHV Impact
KDA advises caution when handling new arrivals from Western states.
San Mateo County EHV Cases Rise to 28
California officials confirm a total of three horses with EHM and 25 with EHV-1.
Wisconsin Horse Confirmed With Equine Influenza and EHV-4
The affected horse came from a rescue facility within the last two weeks.
Colorado Horse Confirmed With Equine Influenza
Six more horses were potentially exposed.
FEI Removes International Events From Russia and Belarus
The FEI executive board met to unanimously condemn the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces and agree on the ramifications to equestrian sport in Russia and Belarus.
Diagnosing Lameness: Focus on Functional Anatomy and the Walk
Milne lecturer urges veterinarians to understand the “why” of lameness before making a diagnosis.
