Latest News – The Horse
International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2018
Reported diseases included African horse sickness, atypical myopathy, contagious equine metritis, salmonellosis, and more.
WCVM to Pay Necropsy Fees on WFFS Cases
The University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine will cover the fee associated with the necropsy of aborted fetuses, stillbirths, or euthanized foals suspected of having Warmblood fragile foal syndrome to gather additional information about the genetic disease.
Assateague Wild Horses: March 2019 Census Complete
The total population of the Maryland herd is currently 76 horses (21 stallions and 55 mares).
Tying-Up in Horses: Where Do We Stand?
Experts share information about the steps needed to identify PSSM, how to distinguish between the types, and recommendations for managing affected horses.
Dr. Corrine Sweeney to Lead ARCI
Corrine Sweeney, DVM, is one of the authors of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine’s 2014 consensus statement on exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage in horses.
Potomac Horse Fever: Incidence in Kentucky in 2018
Commonly called Potomac horse fever (PHF), equine neorickettsiosis can result in fever, colic of variable severity, diarrhea, abortion, and other clinical signs.
Weight Gain More Than Doubles a Horse’s Laminitis Risk
Horses and ponies that gain weight are more than twice as likely to develop laminitis than if they lose or maintain their weight, a recently published study revealed.
Emergencies on the Trail
When riding your horse in the woods or the wilderness, things can go wrong–and usually when least expected. Here are some possible predicaments you might face while out on the trail.
Horse Lies Down Frequently: Tired or in Trouble?
Is it cause for concern if a horse lies down frequently?
EIA in Texas: Cases Confirmed in Smith, Van Zandt Counties
In each county, a Quarter Horse tested positive for EIA in March, and both affected horses have been euthanized.
EIA in Iowa: Four Cases Reported in Polk County
The Equine Disease Communication Center reported April 8 that four Quarter Horses from Polk County, Iowa, have tested positive for EIA.
Combination Supplements for Horses
Combination supplements claiming to support joints, gut health, coat quality, and more might make feeding time easier, but do they work?
Dechra Statement About Osphos and the Drug’s Use
Dechra issued a statement to offer clarification specific to its bisphosphonate product, Osphos (clodronate injection).
EHM in Wyoming: Case Diagnosed in Johnson County
The affected 15-year-old Quarter Horse mare is quarantined at her home facility in Johnson County along with 19 other horses.
Equine Influenza Facts You Should Know
Appropriate use of vaccination and implementing biosecurity measures are critical to protecting the horse industry from outbreaks of highly contagious viruses, including equine influenza.
Horse Farm Landscaping: Avoid These Poisonous Flowers and Shrubs
Find out which flowers, shrubs, and trees you should avoid when sprucing up your barn this spring.
