Latest News – The Horse
How Much Do Owners Value Their Horses’ Daily Use?
Veterinary treatments for horses can be costly, so researchers evaluated the value an owner places on a horse’s daily use and how much owners are willingness to pay for various therapeutics.
Florida Farm Operator Charged With Animal Cruelty
Osmany Toledo Suarez has been charged with animal cruelty in connection with operations at farms in Lee County that allegedly supply horsemeat.
Owner Knowledge, Opinions of Horse Supplements Studied
Researchers identified “major misperceptions in how supplements are tested before being launched for sale” among surveyed Irish equestrians.
Georgia Mule Tests Positive for EHV-1
The mule exhibited mild respiratory clinical signs and ultimately died due to pneumonia complications.
New Surgical Treatment for Roaring in Horses
The new technique provides a stronger anchor point on the paralyzed laryngeal cartilage and performs better than current surgical practices for treating roaring in horses.
Nevada Owners: Vaccinate Horses Against West Nile Virus
Mosquito season has already arrived in some parts of Nevada and, with heavy rain and snowfall earlier in the year, mosquito habitats and breeding sites near standing water are prevalent.
Equine Insect Bite Hypersensitivity: Call a Vet or Treat it Yourself?
Researchers were surprised that, given the frustration owners reported in trying to manage from insect bite hypersensitivity, veterinarians were not consulted more often or earlier in the course of the problem.
BLM Finalizes Plan to Manage Smoke Creek Complex Wild Horses
The BLM has set the complex’s appropriate management level at 310 to 518 wild horses. The current population is estimated to be nearly 1,300 wild horses.
State Veterinarian’s Office Investigating EHV-1 Case in Colorado
The affected horse from Weld County is undergoing veterinary treatment and recovering.
Arson Blamed for Georgia Barn Fire
Clayton County authorities say Jonathan Espinoza-Vasquez allegedly set fire to the stable in retaliation toward the property owner, killing 24 horses in the process.
Can Horses Be Taught to Pee on Command?
A reader asks for suggestions for teaching or encouraging her mare to pee before getting in the trailer, and if it’s possible to break the mare’s trailer-peeing habit. Read Dr. Sue McDonnell’s answer!
AHC Economic Impact Study State Breakouts Now Available
Data from 14 states–California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin–is available.
Researchers Review Three-Day Eventing Horse Fitness Parameters
Researchers said the data they collected will help them estimate how effective training and conditioning programs are in preparing three-day event horses for competition.
Study: Electrical Stimulation Can Reduce Back Pain in Horses
Funtional electrical stimulation, or FES, might help reduce back pain in horses with asymmetric multifidi muscles, researchers found.
EHM Confirmed in Orange County, California, Horse
A 17-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was diagnosed with EHM, the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) after developing neurologic deficits.
Planning Hay Purchases
Learn how to plan forage purchases with this practical guide to hay cuttings, types, and quality.
