Latest News – The Horse
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.
British Horse Health Survey Trends Reflect Current Research
Skin diseases and lameness were the most commonly reported ailments, affecting 31.1% and 23.4% of horses, respectively.
Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board to Meet in Colorado
The board will meet Oct. 18-19 in Grand Junction to discuss wild horses and burros residing on public lands.
Proteins Can Predict Colic Surgery Survival
Haptoglobin in peritoneal fluid and SAA in serum and peritoneal fluid and were associated with nonsurvival.
BLM Launches Scoping Period for Horse Gather, Research
The agency has proposed a wild horse gather in the Onaqui Herd Management Area in Utah.
