Latest News – The Horse
Human-to-Horse Bonds Make Tough Decisions Tougher
Researchers explored the bonds people have with their horses and how that affects care, ownership change, and end-of-life decisions.
WNV Confirmed in Two More Idaho Horses
Both horses are reported as recovering.
California Horse Confirmed With WNV
The mare’s vaccination history is unknown.
South Carolina Horse Confirmed With EEE
The positive horse was humanely euthanized.
Three New York Horses Succumb to EEE
The vaccination status of all three horses is unknown.
New Jersey Confirms Its Second and Third Equine EEE Cases for 2021
The most recent two affected horses were euthanized due to the severity of their clinical signs.
Utah Experiences Multiple WNV Cases
Nine horses in three counties are confirmed positive for West Nile virus.
Navigating the Sea of CBD and Its Use In Horses
Learn what we know about CBD’s efficacy and potential use in horses.
Two Arkansas Horses Confirmed With EEE
The horses reside at separate facilities in Pulaski County.
Washington Horse Contracts West Nile Virus
The affected horse was not vaccinated against the mosquito-borne disease.
Minnesota Horse Euthanized Due to EHM
Thirty-one horses were exposed and their Washington County facility is now under quarantine.
Minnesota Horse Confirmed With EEE
The unvaccinated mare was subsequently euthanized.
Colorado Confirms Three Horses With WNV
The affected horses reside in two different counties.
Horses Respond to Yet Fight Against Bits More Than Halters
Researcher: As “sharper tools,” riders should use bits for communication with horses, not pain. Training the hands holding reins attached to the bit is important.
Taking Care of Horses After the Storm
Three practitioners share advice on how to best care for your horses following a disaster.
UPenn’s New Bolton Hosts Virtual ‘Pop-Up’ Horse Behavior Course
Led by Dr. Sue McDonnell, the four-session, 16-hour course will run Oct. 9-12, 2021, and is open to veterinarians, trainers, and horse owners of all experience levels.
