Latest News – The Horse
AAEP Convention: Horse Racing Safety Review
Safety in Thoroughbred horse racing became a very public concern two years ago when a series of catastrophic breakdowns at Santa Anita Park in Southern California became national news. Veterinarians presented safety measures put in place to protect horses and humans.
Equine Herpesvirus Abortion Reported in Oklahoma
Three exposed mares remain under 21-day quarantine.
California Confirms Two EHV-1 Cases in San Bernardino County
One of the horses was euthanized. The state has placed an additional 22 potentially exposed horses under quarantine.
Kentucky EHM Case Count Increases to Six
Exposed horses now number 31.
California Confirms Another EHM Case
The Sonoma County horse is undergoing treatment at a veterinary isolation unit.
PRP Lysate Promising New Treatment Option for Equine Joint Infections
Researchers used PRP-L to treat joint infections caused by the common bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, with encouraging results.
Ciclesonide Offers Help for Horses With Severe Asthma
Scientists looked at the drug’s safety, efficacy, and ease of use under natural conditions.
Four Saskatchewan Premises Identified With EIA
All four premises are epidemiologically linked.
Florida Agencies Issue EHV Outbreak Updates
The World Equestrian Center quarantine on Barn D has been lifted.
Utah Horse Succumbs to EHM
Officials suspect two additional cases of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy.
Barn Owls and Horses: Nature’s Mousetrap
A barn owl family will consume nearly 2,000 mice or other rodents in just a couple of months. The good news for you is all it requires is the installation of a simple nest box—and the right habitat for their prey.
Equine Infectious Anemia Reported in Texas
A Webb County premises is currently under quarantine related to the case.
Seven EHV-1 Cases Confirmed at Pennsylvania Boarding Barn
An additional 23 horses on the property were potentially exposed.
Four New York Horses Confirmed With EHV-1
One of the horses attended at show in North Salem on March 4-5.
Equine Influenza Confirmed in Virginia
An attending veterinarian has reported a case of equine influenza in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in California Horse
An additional 45 horses at the affected Los Angeles County boarding facility are currently under quarantine.
