Latest News – The Horse
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Egg Hatch Now Underway for Central Kentucky
Move pregnant mares from areas where wild cherry trees are abundant to minimize caterpillar exposure; digestion of the insects can cause early- and late-term foal losses or weak foals.
Nebraska Horses Positive for Both EI and EHV-4
Eleven additional horses are suspected positive for infectious respiratory disease, and more than 50 exposed horses are under voluntary quarantine in Douglas County.
Request Research Funding from The Foundation for the Horse by June 1
Investigators studying equine musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and metabolic disease, laminitis, racing safety, new technologies, and other topics are encouraged to apply.
COVID-19 Equestrian Event Cancellations
The Kentucky Derby has been postponed and Land Rover Kentucky 3-Day Event canceled. Here’s a list of equine events currently canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Horse Hoof Care 101
You and the professionals you choose are equally important in ensuring your horse’s hoof health.
How to Measure Horses’ Rehabilitation Progress Objectively
Seven measurement tools and methods veterinarians can implement into equine rehabilitation programs to track progress.
Virginia Boarding Stable Released From EHV-1 Quarantine
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services officials clear the facility for normal use.
California Pony Tests Positive for EHV-1
The pony and 44 other exposed Alameda County horses are under quarantine.
Equine Dwarfism: Not a Small Problem
Dwarfism in horses causes major health challenges, leading to a heightened risk of functional handicaps, nutritional disorders, chronic pain, and serious welfare concerns.
Hay Dunking in Horses: Maybe More Than a Habit
Why do horses dunk their hay while eating? Our equine nutritionist offers several ideas and suggestions.
Study: Mules Make Excellent Moms for Equine Embryo Transfer
Female mules can’t reproduce naturally. But researchers found they can make excellent surrogate dams for embryo transfer.
Commercial Equine In Vitro Embryo Production: What to Expect
Factors that contribute to a breeder’s likelihood of getting a live foal using intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
Indiana Horses Test Positive for Respiratory EHV-1
An additional 28 horses have been exposed.
Genetic Testing Options for Horses
Two leading genetics researchers described current and upcoming tests for a variety of heritable equine conditions.
South Dakota Mare Tests Positive for Equine Herpesvirus
Four of 10 exposed unvaccinated mares aborted their foals.
Iowa Horses Remain Under Quarantine Following EIA Outbreak
Here’s your update on horses affected by equine infectious anemia in Polk County.
