Latest News – The Horse
Health Alert: EEE, WEE, VEE
Dr. Steve Reed shares what owners need to know to protect their horses from Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan equine encephalitis.
Premature Salt River Foal Recovering in Arizona
A veterinarian determined the foal was dehydrated, born prematurely, and weighed just 33 pounds when he was rescued.
EEE Confirmed in Multiple Florida Horses in June
The Florida Department of Agriculture confirmed 14 EEE cases in horses, all of which were euthanized.
Mosquito Season Arrives in Virginia, Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses
Virginia’s 2018 mosquito season is proving to be one of the worst in years, animal health officials said as they encouraged owners to ensure their horses EEE and WNV vaccines are up to date.
Oklahoma Confirms First EIA Case of 2018
The 16-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Kay County was euthanized.
New Lawsuit Filed Over Nevada Wild Horses
A group of wild horse advocates has asked a federal court to prohibit the BLM from conducting a round-up in the Caliente Herd Management Area on grounds that the gather will eliminate the herd.
New Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Equine Tendon Injuries
Researchers found horses treated for superficial digital flexor tendonitis with a new biologic product recovered better than those that received a placebo.
Oldest Evidence of Equine Dental Care Discovered in Mongolia
New research suggests that herders developed veterinary dentistry in Mongolia and eastern Eurasia more than 3,000 years ago.
Comments Sought on Wild Horse Spay Feasibility Research
In partnership with Colorado State University and the U.S. Geological Survey, the BLM Oregon is proposing a research project to evaluate the feasibility of spaying some wild horse mares as a means to slow population growth.
Why is My Filly Obsessed with Salt?
My filly is licking and biting her salt block obsessively. Is it possible for her to eat too much salt?
World Equine Airway Symposium Held in Denmark
Research on equine airway issues is important as almost all horses suffer from respiratory tract disorders, some performance-limiting, at some point in their lives, veterinarians say.
Fixing Horse Splint Bone Fractures With Absorbable Screws
Researchers have learned that fractured splint bone healing can be optimized by replacing metal screws with absorbable ones.
Florida Horse Allegedly Injured by Alligator
The horse is currently recovering from severe lacerations.
Corolla Herd Managers to Tourists: Don’t Feed the Horses
As the tourist season gets underway, Corolla herd managers are reminding visitors to North Carolina’s Currituck Outer Banks that interacting with the horses can be detrimental to their health.
Selecting a Horse Boarding Barn
Are you searching for a facility at which to board your horse? Here are a few things to consider.
CDFA Confirms EHM, EHV-1 Cases
The cases, which originated from the same facility in San Mateo County, California, are currently under quarantine.
