Latest News – The Horse
Protect Your Horse Against EEE and West Nile
Both EEE and West Nile virus are concerning horse owners not only from the potentially life-threatening consequences of either infection, but also from the economic losses involved. Here’s what to know about protecting your horse.
International Equine Disease Report, First Quarter 2018
Confirmed diseases include influenza, EHV, strangles, nocardioform placentitis, piroplasmosis, EIA, and more.
Outrider Horse Euthanized After Calgary Stampede Injury
An outrider horse sustained a lower-leg fracture on July 11 and was euthanized following a veterinary examination.
Theiler’s Disease in Horses: What You Need to Know
Theiler’s disease, or equine serum hepatitis, is an infrequent but sometimes life-threatening liver disease of adult horses.
Core Equine Disease Risks Increase During Mosquito Season
Annual vaccination can help protect horses against mosquito-borne diseases, including EEE, WEE, and WNV.
Hormone Treatment Gets Mares Ready to Breed Rapidly
Mares receiving the synthetic hormone reFSH went from anestrus (not cycling) to ready to breed within about a week, researchers found in a recent study.
Lyme Disease in Horses
Lyme disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose and has (or might not have) a myriad of vague (or not-so-vague) clinical signs in horses. Learn about this tick-borne disease and get your questions answered during our live Q&A.
Trace Mineral Basics: Zinc and Copper
Learn more about these trace minerals that are vital to horse health.
North Carolina Reports Second EEE Case of 2018
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed a 13-year old unvaccinated Draft-cross mare from Onslow County was positive for EEE on July 11.
10 Lyme Disease Resources on TheHorse.com
We’ve compiled 10 resources to help you get and stay up to speed on Lyme in case you’re ever faced with an infected horse.
Removing Uterine Marbles From Mares
Veterinarians retrieve most foreign bodies from the mare uterus manually; however, more challenging cases, might benefit from the use of hysteroscopy tools and equipment.
Managing a Shy Breeding Stallion
My stallion shows little or no signs of libido with my mare. He won’t even talk to her. What can I do?
Horse Hierarchy Test Doesn’t Always Agree With Pasture Pecking Order
The “bucket test” has its place but it can give significantly different results than an all-day field test of horses at pasture. That’s especially true for lower-ranking horses, researchers said.
BLM Gathering Burros in San Bernardino County, California
As of early July, the BLM had captured 30 of the 60 burros being relocated due to an insufficient water supply.
Horses Killed, Riders Hurt in Traffic Incident
Two horses were killed and their riders seriously injured when a motorist searching for his cell phone collided with them on a Florida roadway.
Training Aids: How Their Fit Could Help or Hinder Longeing Horses
Researchers know that, when used and fit properly, training aids can positively affect horses. However, improperly fitted equipment could squelch any benefits these systems offer.
