Latest News – The Horse
Vesicular Stomatitis: South Dakota Announces Horse Import Requirements
Effective immediately, horses coming from states with active vesicular stomatitis quarantines must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection and an import permit.
Dr. Dean Richardson to Deliver 2019 Milne Lecture
Dr. Dean Richardson will speak on surgical opportunities for equine fracture repair and the associated importance of improving emergency management at the 2019 AAEP Convention, taking place Dec. 7-11 in Denver, Colorado.
Second Horse Dies at Calgary Stampede, Equine Welfare Advocates Call for Boycott
Two horses have died thus far at this year’s Calgary Stampede, which began July 5 and runs through July 14.
Dealing With Unwanted Wildlife on Horse Properties
Out-of-control critters can pass along pathogens, damage property and structures, and create unhygienic messes. Find out how to deter unwanted visitors such as birds, raccoons, skunks, and other rodents on your horse farm.
An Old Horse Starts Cribbing
A reader’s 17-year-old horse started trying to crib recently, which she’s never seen him do before. Why would he start now? An equine behaviorist offers insight.
BLM Gathering Horses in Nevada’s Triple B Complex
The BLM said approximately 2,581 wild horses will remain in the Triple B Complex, in Eastern Nevada, once the gather is completed.
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Horses in Three States
Horses in Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas have tested positive for VS, and multiple facilities in each state have been quarantined.
Del Mar Focuses on Horse Safety as Summer Race Meet Approaches
Del Mar’s new safety initiatives include extensive reviews of horses entered to race, stricter medication rules, additional out-of-competition drug testing, and more.
BLM Gathers 188 Burros From Nevada Herd Management Area
Prompted by a series of vehicle collisions, the BLM gathered and removed 188 wild burros from public lands. Approximately 52 wild burros remain in the area.
Anthrax Confirmed in Sutton County, Texas, Horse
Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, which historically has been found in the soil in some parts of Texas.
EIA in Texas Horses: More Cases Confirmed
Texas animal health officials confirmed EIA in 16 Quarter Horses on one premises in Kaufman County and a Quarter Horse residing in Montague County.
Why Navigating the Horse Genetic Map Is Important
Knowing the “location” of horses’ genetics—proximity to some, distance from others—on a “map” could help improve breeding programs and conservation efforts, researchers said. Here’s how.
Feeding Young Horses Alfalfa
Is it okay to feed a growing 3-year-old horse alfalfa hay? An equine nutritionist weighs in.
EHM in North Dakota: Case Confirmed in McKenzie County
The affected McKenzie County, North Dakota, horse is receiving veterinary care while isolated and recovering at home, officials said.
WNV in Iowa Horses: First Cases of 2019 Confirmed
Two horses from Davis and Union counties, Iowa, tested positive for WNV in late June, animal health officials reported.
The Ins and Outs of Feeding the OTTB
Careful dietary consideration can help make an OTTB’s transition from racehorse to pleasure or sport horse easier on his digestive system.
