Latest News – The Horse
EEE Strikes Three More Michigan Horses
Allegan joins the list of Michigan counties affected with equine cases.
The Science of Rehoming Horses
British researchers found sport horses and those with higher adoption fees found homes most quickly.
2019 AAEP Convention Preview From The Horse
Get an early look at the American Association of Equine Practitioner’s 65th Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado.
California Officials Diagnose 15th Horse With WNV
The diagnosis marks Tuolumne County’s first case for 2019.
Florida Gelding Tests Positive for WNV
Lake County’s first case brings the state’s equine case total to eight.
Second Kentucky Horse Confirmed With West Nile Virus
The young Powell County horse succumbed to the mosquito-borne disease.
Bone Spur Prognosis
Our gelding’s broken hock has healed with what the veterinarian calls bone spurs. He believes the spurs could be rubbing against our gelding’s tendon, causing pain. What is the long-term prognosis for injuries such as these?
Oregon Officials Confirm Horse With West Nile Virus
This case marks Crook County’s first-ever WNV case.
New Hampshire Confirms Second Equine EEE Case of 2019
The status of the Hillsborough County horse is unknown.
How Old is My Pony?
I have a pony who is a rescue, and I have no idea how old he is. How can I estimate his age?
Natural Disasters: Do You Have a Plan for Your Horse?
Surviving natural disasters becomes even more complicated when you’re responsible for horses and other animals. Emergency planning expert Rebecca Gimenez-Husted, PhD, literally wrote the book on Technical Large Animal Rescue, and she joins us for an hour to answer your disaster-planning questions and offer advice that could save your and your horses’ lives.
New VS Cases Drop to Nine in the Past Week
No new VSV-infected premises were identified in Nebraska or Utah. Colorado and Wyoming added new cases and premises.
Two New Jersey Horses Diagnosed With EEE
These confirmations bring the state’s 2019 total of affected equines to 12.
Where Can I Find Barley Straw to Feed My Donkey?
While experts recommend barley straw as donkey forage, its availability is limited in the United States. Our equine nutritionist offers alternatives.
Smoke From Wildfires and Horse Respiratory Health
Smoke from wildfires can cause serious health problems for horses, as it can in people. Here’s how to protect your horses from smoke-related respiratory problems.
Enrichments Aren’t Enough to Make Box Stalls Better
French researchers found that horses stalled with enrichments, such as forage, windows, and toys, still exhibited signs of stress and depression associated with confinement.
