Latest News – The Horse
Additional EEE, WNV Cases Confirmed in New York Horses
An Oswego County horse tested positive for EEE and horses in Cayuga, Erie, and St. Lawrence counties contracted WNV.
Resistance Bands Help Strengthen Horses’ Core Muscles
After four weeks of resistance band training, horses showed less unwanted vertebral movement along the back.
Poll Recap: Barefoot for Winter
Of the 413 respondents, 219 (53%) said they have their horses’ shoes pulled for the winter months.
Assateague Island Wild Horse Death Probed
Authorities are investigating after a well-known stallion called Jester was hit by a car and died from his injuries.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases Found in Florida, Kentucky Horses
Florida horses tested positive for EEE and WNV and a Kentucky horse was euthanized after contracting WNV.
Pasture Management 101: Starting a New Horse Pasture from Scratch
Factors to consider include facility design, rotational grazing, recommended seeding practices, and toxic weeds.
Additional EEE, WNV Cases Confirmed in New Jersey Horses
A Cumberland County mare was euthanized due to EEE and a Salem County stallion is recovering from WNV.
West Nile, EIA Confirmed in Tennessee Horses
Horses in Davidson and Knox counties tested positive for WNV and a Bedford County horse tested positive for EIA.
Scientists Study ‘Silent’ EIA
Researchers say horses can carry EIA’s causative virus for up to two years without a blood test returning positive.
The Lowdown on Drylots
Find out how drylots, small paddocks sacrificed to allow pastures to rest, could help your facility this winter.
Equine Intra-Articular Osteoarthritis Treatment Options
Pharmacological osteoarthritis therapy focuses on preventing or reducing pain and improving joint function.
Olds College Launches Equine Reproduction Tech Program
The program is designed to provide participants with skills necessary to work in or operate an equine breeding facility.
Fall is Ideal Time for Senior Horse Dental Checks
With winter approaching, schedule a dental check-up and nutritional status assessment, especially for older horses.
Study: Hooks on Horse Teeth an Age-Old Problem
Researchers recently discovered the first reported mandibular (cheek tooth) hook in a medieval horse.
Keeneland Reaccredited by NTRA Safety, Integrity Alliance
The alliance was formed to establish standards and practices to promote safety and integrity in horse racing.
Applications Open for Kentucky Horse Council Scholarship
Applications will be accepted until Nov. 15 and the scholarship will be awarded on Dec. 1.
