Latest News – The Horse

EEE in South Carolina: One Horse Euthanized
Clemson Livestock Poultry Health confirmed Eastern equine encephalitis in the 3-year-old mare on July 26.

Iconic Endurance Rider Injured Training for Tevis
His horse, Princessa, also fell but appeared uninjured.

Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in Minnesota Foal
The 6-week-old Clay County Quarter Horse was euthanized July 15.

Oklahoma Gelding Diagnosed With EIA, Euthanized
Equine infectious anemia is a viral disease that has no vaccine and no cure.

Feeding Your New Horse
Set your new horse up for success by following these tips to transition his diet and avoid gastric ulcers.
2019 AAEP Annual Convention Set for Denver
The American Association of Equine Practitioners invites equine veterinarians and veterinary students to its 65th Annual Convention, to be held Dec. 7-11, 2019, at the Colorado Convention Center.

Pelleted vs. Extruded Feeds: Digestibility and Metabolic Response in Horses
Over time, horse feeds manufactured to meet equine energy and nutrient needs have evolved from mixes of whole grains to textured, pelleted, and extruded types. But does that change how feeds affect horses?
ASPCA Grants More Than $250,000 to Help Retired Racehorses
The ASPCA Rescuing Racers Initiative has granted more than $2.25 million to support former racehorses over the past 10 years.

Mississippi Reports 7 EEE Cases in Horses
All seven horses were either unvaccinated or undervaccinated against the mosquito-borne disease.

U.S. House Passes Anti-Horse Soring Bill
The PAST Act would end the system of industry self-policing in the Tennessee Walking Horse and related breeds’ show organizations.

Compounded Unapproved Drugs Linked to Three Horse Deaths
Rapid Equine Solutions compounded the product, which was labeled as containing toltrazuril and pyrimethamine for the treatment of EPM.

Technology Helps Explain Why Riders Say, ‘Oh, My Aching Back’
University of Kentucky researchers are investigating ways to quantify physical mechanics of the human spine during riding, including force, acceleration, and displacement.

Georgia Horse Confirmed with EIA, Euthanized
The affected horse was identified during routine equine infectious anemia testing for interstate movement.

Can Horses With PPID be Turned Out on Pasture?
Can horses with PPID be turned out on pasture and have grass? It depends, one researcher says. Here’s why.

How to Pick the Right Electrolyte for Your Horse
Dr. Jeanette Mero offers advice for selecting electrolytes for your hard-working horse.

Changing Trends in Equine Reproduction
Current horse breeding trends are characterized by a decline in mares bred and a new focus on well-being of established pregnancies, as well as enhanced genetic selection related to the health and future performance of foals.



