Latest News – The Horse
Study: Nosebands Can Cause Nasal Bone Damage in Horses
Researchers found that 37% of the nearly 150 Warmblood horses they examined had at least one lesion on the nasal bone, and nearly 14% had at least one lesion on the mandible (lower jaw).
Study Investigates How Long Bisphosphonates Stay in Horse Bones
Studies in other species show bisphosphonates’ elimination half-lives in bone are prolonged and can range from months to years, leading researchers to investigate their residence times in horses’ bones.
2020 Equine Practitioner Product Guide: Part 2
Here’s your last chance! Don’t let 2020 come to a close without stocking up on all your veterinary necessities. Download part 2 of The Horse‘s Equine Practitioner Product Guide for information on equipment, supplies, and product specials for veterinarians.
Researchers Assess Deworming’s Link to Inflammation in Horses
A study found inflammatory response in horses depends not on the deworming drug used but rather on the parasites present at the time of treatment.
EEE Confirmed in South Carolina Pony
The case marks the state’s 17th confirmed case in an equid in 2020.
Low-Dust Forages Essential for Asthmatic Horses
Ditching dry hay in favor of cleaner forage options improved racehorse airway inflammation.
Recipes for Success: Formulating Equine Diets
Does your horse need a dollop, dab, pinch, or peck? Learn to formulate a diet based on your horse’s age, body condition, and health status.
Four Texas Horses Test Positive for EIA
The cases are in Harris, Ector, and Johnson counties.
California Horse Confirmed With EHM
Thirty-two horses at a boarding facility remain under quarantine following exposure.
Oregon Horse Recovering Following Neurologic EHV-1
An additional 75 horses were exposed and are under quarantine.
Scientists, Federations Applaud FEI Whisker Shaving Ban
The Horse asked researchers and equestrian federation representatives for their takes on the new FEI rule banning shaving of facial vibrissae, which are sensory organs commonly called “whiskers.”
AAEP Announces 2020 Award Winners and Officials
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) announced incoming officials and recognized its 2020 award winners Dec. 6-9 during the 2020 Annual Convention & Trade Show, held virtually.
Horses Can Be Sentinels of Health Risks in Fracking Areas
A Standardbred farm near a fracking site managed milk aspiration/subdued mentation in multiple foals over three years. Although treatment was costly, recovered foals were as athletic as unaffected foals when they went on to race.
Oregon Horse Confirmed With Equine Influenza
The 13-year-old Paint gelding was undervaccinated.
A Left-Side Preference In Horses Might Indicate Stress
Study: Horses tend to shift their laterality, becoming more “left-legged” and “left-eyed,” in stressful situations.
South Carolina Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The case is the state’s 16th this year.
