Latest News – The Horse
Physical vs. Psychological Issues in Horses
How does a veterinary behaviorist know for sure something is or is not a psychological problem?
AAEP Foundation Allots More Than $700,000 to Support Equine Welfare
In 2018 the AAEP Foundation approved $701,723 to fund 28 organizations, projects, and programs committed to its mission of improving horse health and welfare.
WNV in Kentucky Horses: First Case of 2018 Confirmed
The unvaccinated 9-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Pendleton County is in stable condition and has a favorable prognosis for survival.
How To Pick a Horse’s Hoof
New to horses? Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to safely pick a horse’s hoof.
Novel IBH Vaccine for Horses Tested
Swiss researchers have developed and tested a novel IBH vaccine for horses that minimized the disease-associated inflammation and itching in their trial herd.
Colorado Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The affected horse has been isolated from the remaining horses on the Weld County facility. The exposed horses will be observed and retested in 60 days.
WNV in Arizona Horses: Two Cases Confirmed
Two horses in Maricopa County are recovering after testing positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
EEE in Virginia: Second Horse Tests Positive
The American Quarter Horse from Chesapeake, with an incomplete vaccination history, was euthanized due to disease severity.
Emergency Nevada Wild Horse Gather Underway
The BLM said the Spruce-Pequop HMA’s Boone Spring area currently has minimal to nearly nonexistent water which cannot sustain the more than 300 wild horses observed regularly waiting for water at this location.
Wyoming Horses Quarantined Following EIA Exposure
A horse that recently traveled from Colorado to Wyoming and back again has tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA), prompting the quarantine of 41 exposed Wyoming horses.
Cleaning Horse Feed Buckets: When, How, and Why?
Have you cleaned your horse’s feed bucket recently? Dr. Clair Thunes shares tips on when, why, and how often you should clean your horse’s buckets and feeders.
Horses Rescued From Illegal Slaughter Farm
Two horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being taken from an illegal slaughter farm in Florida.
WNV in Massachusetts: First Equine Case of 2018 Confirmed
A horse from Hampshire County was euthanized last week after contracting West Nile virus.
What You Need to Know About Equine Stomach Acid
Common feeding practices could be causing your horse’s stomach acid levels to rise.
Lincoln Memorial University Students Share Summer Research Projects
Eight Lincoln Memorial University veterinary students spent their summers at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center conducting research projects with faculty, graduate students, and other laboratory members.
Improving Horse Welfare by Changing Human Behavior: Not Always Easy
One veterinarian concedes that equitation scientists and vets alike are still working to determine how to change people’s behavior with the goal of improving horse welfare, but offers some suggestions on how to make progress.
