Latest News – The Horse
EIA Confirmed in Montgomery County, Maryland
The EIA-positive horse will be euthanized, and animal health officials will conduct EIA tests on the remaining 42 equids on the index property.
2018 AAEP Convention to Take Place in San Francisco
The convention will offer approximately 130 hours of continuing education for veterinarians presented by researchers, academicians, and practitioners.
31-Year-Old Przewalski’s Horse Dies at National Zoo
Rose Marie, one of the oldest Przewalski’s horses in the world, was euthanized July 6 due to her declining health and quality of life.
North Carolina Confirms First EEE Case for 2018
A 4-year-old Quarter Horse stallion in Richmond County, North Carolina, has been euthanized after contracting EEE.
More Than 30 Texas Horses Seized
Investigators also found several other horses’ remains on the property.
Standing Fibrotic Myopathy Surgery for Horses Showing Promise
Researchers found that standing surgery results were at least as good as those of surgeries performed under general anesthesia. The new procedure also allows better surgical access to the target tissues, they said.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Buffalo County, Nebraska
The affected horse’s home facility has been quarantined.
BLM Gathering Wild Burros in Central Nevada
The BLM said the burros in the Bullfrog HMA have been creating public health and safety issues as burros travel near busy roadways.
BLM Conducting Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Nevada
The BLM has determined there is not enough water to support all the horses in the Big Sand Spring Valley.
Sugars and Starches in Horse Diets: They’re Not All Bad!
Although owners are frequently warned against the consequences of feeding these carbs, horses need them in their diets.
Fact Sheet: OCD in Horses
Do all young horses with fluid-filled joints or lameness have osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)? Download this fact sheet to find out.
Can Vitamin B-12 Improve a Horse’s Appetite?
Learn about vitamin B-12’s role in the horse’s body and when supplementation might prove beneficial.
Shipping and Showing Horses
Monitor and optimize your horse’s training, diet, health, and shipping experience in order to help him perform his best.
Veterinary Toxicologist Warns of Blue-Green Algae Dangers
Health problems can arise when animals—including horses—and people come into contact with the various toxins produced by blue-green algae.
Polly the Mule’s Cross-Country Journey: Health and Welfare Considerations
Polly’s owner planned ahead to keep her healthy and happy over their 2,500-mile, 14-month journey from the Canadian to Mexican borders.
Is Osteochondrosis Linked to How Foals Stand Up?
Recent study results suggest small but significant differences exist between how much foals slip and slide when standing and osteochondrosis incidence in Warmbloods.
