Latest News – The Horse
Piroplasmosis in Tennessee Horses: 22 Cases Confirmed
Thus far, 22 racing Quarter Horses residing at five locations in Bedford, Rutherford, and Williamson counties have tested positive for piroplasmosis.
Jockey Injury Reporting at Maryland Thoroughbred Racetracks
A multidisciplinary approach to data collection and record keeping could help the U.S. racing industry improve safety for jockeys and exercise riders on the track, a pair of researchers said at a recent safety summit.
How Pastern Bone Chip Removal Impacts Performance
Arthroscopic pastern bone chip removal in horses had no significant impact on Thoroughbreds’ racing performance, researchers found.
Patchy Hair Loss in Horses
What causes patchy hair loss in horses? How can I treat it?
How Riding Helmets Protect Your Head
A biomechanical engineer explains how most modern riding helmets protect our heads and what they might protect against in the future, as well.
Aflatoxins in Horse Feed: What You Should Know
What are aflatoxins, how do they end up in livestock feed, and are they dangerous to horses? Our equine nutritionist explains.
Can Supplements Prevent Laminitis?
Dr. Jane Manfredi offers insight into how certain supplements might support horses at risk for endocrine-related laminitis.
EHV-1 in Pennsylvania: Case Confirmed in Chester County
The affected horse has not left the premises for more than three weeks and was isolated immediately when clinical signs developed. The horse remains quarantined and is reportedly recovering.
Equine Coronavirus Diagnostics: Take Fecal Samples
Equine coronavirus’ main signs are subtle and nonspecific—anorexia, lethargy, and fever. And while it doesn’t consistently cause gastrointestinal signs such as colic or diarrhea, researchers have learned that affected horses’ feces are the most reliable sample to test.
2019 Preakness Stakes: War Of Will Wins With Ease
War of Will, who finished eighth in the Kentucky Derby, rebounded with a victory in the 2019 Preakness Stakes.
10 Steps to Evaluating Poor Performance in Racehorses
In a sport where races are won and lost by fractions of a second, subtle problems can have a significant impact on performance. Here’s what veterinarians look for when racehorses aren’t performing at their best.
EHV-1 in Arizona: Three More Cases Confirmed
The Arizona Department of Agriculture has confirmed three additional cases of EHV-1 in Maricopa County.
BLM Releasing Wild Horses in Idaho’s Hardtrigger HMA
This release marks one of the final groups of BLM wild horses to return to their home ranges following emergency gathers due to wildfire in 2015.
EIA in Tennessee: Case Confirmed in Shelby County
The affected horse has been euthanized, and state officials are testing additional horses stabled with or that live near the index case.
Middle-of-the-Road Throat Problems in Racehorses: No Impact on Performance
Abnormalities in small structures in the horse’s throat—the arytenoid cartilages and larynx—can have little to no impact on some horses’ racing prospects but can end others’ careers. Until recently, the effects of aberrations in the middle were anyone’s best guess.
The Healthy Newborn Foal: Why is Passive Transfer Important?
Infection can cause serious illness in neonates. Make sure your newborn receives enough disease-fighting antibodies from his dam’s first milk.
