Latest News – The Horse
The Foundation for the Horse Accepting Grant Proposals
Musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and metabolic disease and laminitis in horses are among the research areas the organization has prioritized.
Alberta Premises Quarantined for EIA
One horse on a Ponoka County, Alberta, premises tested positive for equine infectious anemia.
California Releases EHV Quarantine for Santa Clara County Premises
No EHV cases have been confirmed there since March 11.
EHV Quarantine Released for San Mateo County Premises No. 1
San Mateo County is now clear of confirmed EHV cases.
EHV Quarantine Released for Sonoma County Premises
Sonoma County is now clear of confirmed EHV cases.
Omega-3s Might Shrink a Mare’s Uterus Faster After Foaling
A rapid return to pre-pregnancy uterine size might improve mare fertility during foal heat.
Making the Most of Reproductive and Urogenital Ultrasound in Mares
Employ nontraditional methods to discover more about pregnancies, pathology, and problematic anatomy, all using a transrectal probe.
Genomic Study Links Whorls and Behavior in Horses
If you suspect your horse’s hair whorls have something to do with his personality, you might be right.
Equine Abdominal, Thoracic Ultrasonography in the Field
How veterinarians can prep horses, prep themselves, and use their ultrasound machines to do more.
California’s EHV Update as of Mar. 31
One premises in each of five counties remains under quarantine.
Another Indiana Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
Of 39 horses on the premises, two have been confirmed as having EHV-1, and nine are suspect cases.
California’s Orange County Update for March 31
One premises was released from its EHV quarantine; another confirms a new case.
10 Shock Wave Resources on TheHorse.com
Learn more about extracorporeal shock wave therapy and how it can help rehabilitate or treat horses with a variety of conditions and injuries. Sponsored by PulseVet.
California Confirms EHV in San Diego County
One more horse is suspected positive and 102 were exposed.
EHV Confirmed in Washington Horse
One horse has been euthanized. Two other horses presented with fevers and have been tested.
Senior Dental Problems: Consider the Whole Horse
Don’t just focus on teeth when addressing the underweight old horse; prioritize diet and lifestyle changes.
