Latest News – The Horse
Two More Remington Park Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
The New Mexico State Racing Commission has barred racetrack entry for horses from Remington Park, in Oklahoma, until further notice.
Misoprostol: A Better Option for Treating Equine Glandular Gastric Disease
British researchers found more success treating EGGD with misoprostol than with a combination of omeprazole and sucralfate, known to effectively treat squamous ulcers.
Virginia Horse Euthanized Due to Neurologic EHV-1
The state veterinarian’s office has quarantined the affected horse’s residence and those horses exposed at the veterinary hospital.
Oklahoma Racehorse Euthanized Due to EHV-1
Sixty-six exposed horses in the deceased horse’s barn at Remington Park in Oklahoma City remain sidelined by quarantine.
South Carolina Horse Dies After Contracting EEE
Four counties in the state have been affected in 2019.
Horse Treats: Handle With Care
While we might enjoy sneaking our horses peppermints and other sweet treats, we need to understand how it can reinforce good or bad behavior and how it fits into your horse’s dietary scheme.
Can Poor Nutrition Stunt Foals?
And if a foal has experienced stunted development, can proper nutrition correct any long-term health issues?
Do Foals Need Exercise for Bone Growth?
Dr. Brian Nielsen describes the best kind of exercise for foals.
UK Ag Equine Programs to Host 9th Annual Equine Showcase
Topics for the University of Kentucky’s showcase include epidemiology and diagnostics, infectious disease, immunology and parasitology, nutrition, musculoskeletal issues, genetics, and economics.
Equine Influenza Confirmed in Spokane County, Washington
Two horses tested positive; 40 others were exposed to the highly contagious respiratory disease.
The Jockey Club Announces Thoroughbred Safety Coalition Support
The Thoroughbred registry is calling for all U.S. racetracks to join the group.
Using Web Soil Survey to Estimate Cool-Season Pastures’ Carrying Capacity
The stocking rate of livestock on a pasture has a significant impact on both forage productivity and financial profitability of an operation.
Senior Care at Horse Shows
Are there any special considerations I need to make when hauling, housing, and showing my healthy senior gelding?
Third EHV-1-Infected Horse Dies in San Bernardino County, California
California has confirmed EHV-1 in two additional febrile horses.
FEI Votes for Changes Affecting Safety, Welfare
Mandatory headgear, banned bitless bridles, imposed endurance rider weights, and frangible device requirements for eventing jumps are among new FEI rules.
Using Drylots to Conserve Pastures and Reduce Pollution Potential
Improper pasture management of horses during the winter and early spring can adversely affect pasture quality and the environment. Using drylots can help.
