Latest News – The Horse
BEVA Adds Equine Dental Resources for Veterinarians
To help support its members with the provision of good primary equine dental care, the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has introduced some new online dental resources.
AHC Launches Equine Microchip Look-Up Website
The new equine microchip look-up tool will allow horse owners, law enforcement, animal health officials, and others to search for association affiliation for horses that have been microchipped and registered with a participating organization.
How Mare Immune Systems Respond to Breeding
While some species develop a local immune response, sending special protective cells to the uterus itself, mares don’t, researchers learned recently. Rather, they appear to send those cells elsewhere as soon as semen enters the uterus. Where they go, nobody knows (yet).
2018 AAEP Convention Preview from The Horse
Get an early look at the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 64th Annual Convention in San Francisco, California.
WNV in Ohio Horses: Five More Cases Confirmed
According to EDCC data, officials have now confirmed 43 cases of WNV in Ohio horses so far this year—more than triple the number of cases confirmed last year.
WNV in Virginia Horses: Fourth Case of 2018 Confirmed
An unvaccinated 22-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse gelding from Smyth County developed an abnormal gait on Oct. 8. His condition has slowly with supportive therapy.
The Vet Tech’s Role in Stallion Semen Collection
A well-educated, trained, and reliable technician is invaluable to ensure things are in order and running smoothly. It makes a veterinarian’s day and the semen collection process much easier.
Toning Down Playtime
How can I make my horse a less attractive target for his pasturemate, who likes to tug at halters and fly masks?
Horse Garments Help Teach Equine Anatomy
The garments—depicting bones, muscle groups, and more—can help veterinary students, chiropractors, and even owners and riders better understand the structures hidden under horses’ skin, researchers said.
How Long Will a Rabies Vaccine Protect a Horse?
Dr. Jacquelin Boggs shares why horses need a rabies vaccine every year and how long vaccines protect horses in general.
What are ‘Equine Core Vaccines’?
Dr. Elizabeth Davis explains how experts selected the vaccines every horse should receive.
The Vet Tech’s Role in Equine Anesthesia Recovery
The veterinary technician is often the primary staff member responsible for overseeing recovery from anesthesia.
WNV in Kentucky Horses: Two More Cases Confirmed
Two unvaccinated Tennessee Walking Horses from Lewis County are recovering. So far in 2018, 11 Kentucky horses have tested positive for WNV.
Surgery Often Trumps Medicine for Treating Cranial Nuchal Bursitis in Horses
Cranial nuchal bursitis occurs when nuchal ligament (located near the horse’s poll) bursae become inflamed and sometimes infected. It generally causes pain, limited head and neck flexion, and poor performance.
Researchers Define Genomics Applications in the Horse Industry
The equine genomics research community has outlined how to face the challenges associated with translating Horse Genome Project outcomes into clinical practice to benefit horses.
Methods for Rehabbing Horse Joints
There’s not one particular approach for rehabilitating injured joints. Here are a few of the options vets have to use.
