Latest News – The Horse
EHV-1 in California: Case Confirmed at Golden Gate Fields
The affected 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly from Alameda County was euthanized due to the severity of her neurologic signs.
Feeding the Finicky Horse
Health conditions, management changes, and palate preferences can affect a horse’s appetite.
EIA Infection Among Racing Quarter Horses
Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey explains why certain populations, such as racing Quarter Horses, might have a higher risk for contracting equine infectious anemia.
Draft Horses Have Complex, Uncommon Respiratory Issues
Researchers identified upper respiratory tract disorders, many of which aren’t common in other horse types, in 92% of the competition draft horses they examined.
Major Thoroughbred Sales Companies Ban Off-Label Bisphosphonate Use
Officials from the Keeneland Association, Fasig-Tipton Company, and Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company announced they will enable buyers of horses younger than 4 years old to have those horses tested for bisphosphonates.
Grayson-Jockey Club Approves $1.3 Million for Equine Research in 2019
Research topics include racehorse injury prevention, stem cells, placentitis treatment, immune responses to EHV-1, and more.
2018 Equine Injury Database Stats Released
An analysis of data from the Equine Injury Database revealed an overall fatal injury of 1.68 per 1,000 starts in Thoroughbred racing,
Pastern Bone Damage in Sport Horses: Conservative Treatment vs. Surgery
While there was no significant difference in outcome between patients treated conservatively compared to surgically, the overall prognosis for long pastern bone damage in sport horses remains guarded, researchers said.
What is a Coggins Test?
Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey gives an overview of how horses are tested for equine infectious anemia.
Your Horse’s Feed: From Field to Feed Bag
Equine nutritionists share details about how your horse’s feed is made and what quality controls are in place to ensure he’s consuming a safe product.
Deciphering Your Feed Tag: Performance Horse Feeds
These feeds are designed to boost horses’ calorie intake and meet additional nutrient needs that increase with work.
What is EIA in Horses?
Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey gives an overview of equine infectious anemia, a deadly disease in horses, and explains why it’s important to prevent its spread.
Handle Senior Horse Dental Care With Diligence
With an estimated 88% of horses over 20 years of age diagnosed with dental disease, veterinarians must be sure to maintain these patients differently than their younger counterparts.
AAEP Publishes Equine Rotavirus Guidelines
Rotavirus is a leading cause of diarrhea in foals up to six months of age at breeding farms worldwide.
EHV-1 in Nevada: Three Cases Confirmed
Three horses in Clark County have tested positive for EHV-1, and three facilities there have been quarantined.
Forages for Feeding Horses
Available forages for horses vary by region and season. Here’s a look at some of the most common.
