Latest News – The Horse
Oklahoma Police Probe Horse-Dragging Incident
Shawnee, Oklahoma, authorities say a horse found dead on a highway was dragged, allegedly while alive, for about five miles.
Michigan Reports First EHM Case of 2018
The EHM-positive 5-year-old Standardbred gelding from Washtenaw County developed acute neurologic signs and is isolated and under veterinary care, officials said.
Farriers React to AVMA’s MVPA Proposal
Farriers believe the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) proposal to eliminate them from a list of exemptions in the latest suggested revision to the Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA) could carry unintended consequences.
More Than 80 Horses Seized in Oregon
Veterinarians euthanized eight of the horses due complications from severe hoof neglect, including arthritis and laminitis, officials said.
Researchers Validate Portable Device for Measuring Equine Postural Stability
Lameness and neurologic disorders can impact equine postural stability—how a horse holds himself up in a standing position—and measuring it can help veterinarians diagnose certain disorders.
What We Know About Immune-Mediated Myositis in Horses
Horses with myositis experience rapid, widespread gluteal and epaxial muscle atrophy. Here’s what veterinarians know about about this immune-mediated condition.
FEI: Four Endurance Horses Test Positive for Prohibited Substances
Also, the FEI Tribunal issued its final decision in a case against an Italian jumper whose horse tested positive for stanozolol and ketoprofen.
BLM Pilot Plan Would Reduce Long-Term Holding Herd Size
The BLM will offer 10 professionally gentled, off-the-range Mustangs in hopes that more people will purchase them if they’ve already started training.
Oral Glucose Tests Could Predict Laminitis Risk in Ponies
Researchers identified a link between glucose and insulin concentrations (measured using an oral glucose test) and risk and onset of laminitis.
Spring Horse Feeding Considerations
Consider your horse’s diet when helping him make a smooth transition from winter to spring.
Work Level and Feeding Horses
Make sure your horse’s diet supports his regular exercise program with these tips.
Budget Bill Nixes Horse Slaughter, Boosts HPA Enforcement
The 2018 Omnibus Spending Bill will impact the horse industry in several ways.
BLM Seeking Data for Flanigan HMA Draft Evaluation
The BLM is requesting data, photos, or other information pertaining to wild horse condition, vegetation, utilization levels, and riparian condition in the Flanigan Herd Management Area.
How EPM Parasite S. neurona Could Spread from Land to Sea
Could the causative parasite S. neurona reach faraway intermediate hosts via streams and rivers?
Jockey Club TIP Announces 2017 Performance Awards Winners
The Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) received applications for 562 Thoroughbreds competing in more than 11,000 classes and divisions during the 2017 award year, up nearly 150 horses from 2016.
Horse Farms: Complete USDA Agriculture Census
The USDA NASS needs a Census of Agriculture response from all U.S. farms, including Kentucky horse farms.
