Latest News – The Horse
The Road to Recovery: Rehab for the Horse’s Upper-Body
In the first of this two-part series, we’ll explore full-body rehabilitation options, from the horse’s head to tail.
EHM in Arizona: Maricopa County Yearling Tests Positive
Another yearling on the index property had been to an event three weeks prior and was exhibiting neurologic signs, but at this time has tested negative for EHV.
WNV in Kentucky Horses: 13th Case of 2018 Confirmed
The unvaccinated 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Barren County responded well to treatment and, as of Oct. 23, was described as fully recovered.
Sudden Conformation Change in an Aged Mare
A vet weighs in on what might cause a well-conformed senior mare to become over at the knee and fall during a ride.
Repairing OCD Lesions in Horses: New Method Described
Irish scientists recently tested a new OCD repair method that’s based on the idea of replacing the damaged tissue with healthy tissue.
Getting a Second Wind: Helping Equine Athletes Breathe
Are breathing issues slowing your horse down? Here are some surgical and management options that might help.
The Horse, Sweet PDZ Stall Freshener Offer Equine Respiratory Care Education
Look for equine respiratory health content during Respiratory Care Awareness Week, which takes place October 22-26, 2018.
How Long Does it Take for Vaccines to Work?
Find out how long it takes for a horse to be protected from disease after vaccination. Dr. Elizabeth Davis explains.
New EEE, WNV Cases Confirmed in New York Horses
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets confirmed EEE in a 3-month-old filly from Oswego County and WNV in three horses from Chenango, Livingston, and Washington counties.
Sterilizing Stallions Temporarily: Deslorelin Misses the Mark
Sterilizing stallions temporarily can help with feral population control, equine venereal disease management, behavior issues, and more.
Committee to Create Roadmap for the Future of FEI Endurance
Among other tasks, the FEI’s temporary committee will review the rules to identify the most effective way of bringing the discipline back to its roots of endurance riding (as opposed to endurance racing), with horse welfare and horsemanship at its core while still maintaining the sport’s competitive aspect.
Why Do Some Vaccinated Horses Still Get Sick?
Find out from Dr. Elizabeth Davis how vaccines prime the immune system and why some horses might still get sick.
FDA Warns Firms About Monensin Contamination in Horse Feed
The FDA warned Gilman Co-Op Creamery and Farmers/Ranchers Cooperative Association of Ainsworth about monensin contamination in horse feed they produced. Monensin is an animal drug approved for use in cattle, swine, and poultry that is highly toxic and potentially lethal to horses, even at relatively low levels.
Digesting Different Hay Forms for Horses
Bales aren’t the only hay option. Here’s some information about different hay forms horse owners can consider.
Y-Chromosome DNA Diversity Gives Insight Into Early Horse Breeding
Researchers know the modern domestic horse is the result of thousands of years of selective breeding. But they’re still striving to understand how and when equine breeding programs got started and evolved.
High-Fat, High-Fiber Muesli for Ponies: Researchers Give Thumbs Up
A high-fat, high-fiber “museli” mix appeared to supply sports ponies with enough energy to perform well and maintain body condition while reducing blood glucose levels after meals, potentially reducing their risk of metabolic disorders.
