Latest News – The Horse

Mild, Moderate EIPH Not Associated With Race Performance
However, more severe bleeding in the lungs was significantly associated with decreased racing performance.

Pasture Management 101: Drought, Excess Rain, and Erosion
Protect pastures by using rotational grazing and managing manure.
Horse Community Rallies While California Wildfires Rage
More than 500 horses were moved from the fire zone to fairgrounds evacuation sites in Sonoma County alone.

The Horse, Dechra Team for Bone and Joint Education
Look for equine bone and joint health resources Oct. 16-22 on TheHorse.com.
BLM Investigating Foal Deaths
Last week 22 foals became sick and died last week at the agency’s Litchfield Corrals, near Susanville, California.
Bill Would Outlaw Double-Decker Horse Trailers
The bill would made it illegal to transport horses across state lines in double-decker trailers.
Ontario Large Animal Rescue Course Taking Place Nov. 17-19
Topics will include emergency preparedness, trailer safety, livestock behavior in stressful situations, and more.

Equine Sex Chromosome Disorder Screening Test Validated
Researchers can now detect more than 90% of the chromosomal abnormalities in horses, including sex reversal syndrome.

Equine Influenza Beyond Equids
Transmission of influenza viruses from one species to another can and does happen. Here’s what to know.

Equine Identification in the United States
Recent advances in microchip technology have made this procedure the desired identification modality of the future.

Mares With Corrected Mesenteric Rents Can Return to Breeding
Mares discharged from the clinic following surgery have an excellent prognosis for survival and producing foals.

Your Equine Legal Questions Answered
Learn about sales agreements, leasing horses, liability, and more during our live event.

Oklahoma Confirms Third Equine WNV Case of 2017
The vaccination history for the affected Quarter Horse mare from Kay County is unknown.

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Reports Equine EEE Cases
Two unvaccinated horses from different farms in Marquette County tested positive for EEE and have been euthanized.
Evacuated Horses Escape Northern California Wildfires
More than 300 horses have been evacuated amid wildfires that have burned more than 117,000 acres.

Seventh Equine WNV Case of 2017 Confirmed in Idaho
The unvaccinated yearling Quarter Horse filly is responding to treatment.