Latest News – The Horse
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.
Standing PET versus Scintigraphy for Imaging the Fetlock
Racetrack veterinarians can trust PET when looking for fetlock pathologies that can potentially lead to serious injuries if left undiagnosed.
California Investigates Source of EHM in Los Angeles County
The euthanized gelding attended a Los Angeles County show last week.
Riverside County EHV Cases Climb to 21
Two febrile horses from the local event venue have been confirmed with EHV-1.
Riverside County EHV Outbreak Spreads to Orange County
One horse was confirmed with EHV-1 and one with EHM.
San Mateo County EHV Cases Climb to 26
Since Jan. 24, three horses have been confirmed with EHM and 23 with fever only (EHV-1).
Riverside County EHV Cases Spread to Three Other Counties
California officials continue to monitor the outbreak on-site at the index premises.
Do Horses Know Their Names? Probably, But It’s Complicated
If a horse responds when a handler says, “Ginger, come here,” is it because Ginger has associated the word with a treat, or is it because she thinks, “I am Ginger”?
Four More San Mateo County Horses Confirmed With EHV-1
Cases now total 23, including two with EHM.
Deadly Botulism Outbreak Confirmed in Florida
Horses at multiple farms have shown signs consistent with botulism.
Ultrasound and sMRI Imaging of the Equine Foot Compared
Belgian researchers use both modalities to investigate the causes of foot pain in 30 horses referred to the equine hospital for forelimb lameness.
Can APS Help Treat Tendonitis in Horses?
Autologous protein solution, an orthobiologic therapy, might help veterinarians treat hard-to-heal tendon injuries.
Dental Exams and Disease Spread: Is Your Horse Safe?
One survey found 84% of veterinarians didn’t use PPE or wash their hands between equine dental patients. One researcher says biosecurity should be the expectation, not the exception. Find out why.
A New Era: Equine Practice in the COVID Age
Here’s a look at how equine practitioners are managing during COVID and embracing the “new normal.”
AAEP Updates Its General Equine Biosecurity Guidelines
The AAEP revised the cutoff for a temperature to be considered a fever, resources on integrated pest management, and guidelines clarifying regulatory involvement’s role in outbreak situations.
