Latest News – The Horse
Maryland Horse Owners: Keep Vaccinations Up-To-Date
Vaccines can help protect horses against potentially deadly West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalomyelitis.
NYSGC Investigating Spate of Horse Deaths at Saratoga
The NYSGC is working to determine what might have contributed to a dozen recent racing- and training-related deaths.
Delaware Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2017
The 11-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Kent County, which was not currently vaccinated against WNV, was euthanized.
Does Equine Lameness Need to be Redefined?
Dr. Paul René van Weeren suggests that equine lameness might need to be redefined to reflect new digital assessment techniques that use preset parameters to detect gait asymmetries.
Wisconsin Confirms Third EEE Case of 2017
The unvaccinated 9-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Monroe County was euthanized.
North Carolina Horse Tests Positive for Rabies
The affected horse, a 25-year-old Haflinger from Polk County, was unvaccinated.
Culpepper, Virginia, Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
One horse is recovering with supportive care while the other was euthanized. Both horses are from the same farm.
Poll Recap: Genetic Disease Testing
Of the 270 respondents, only 74 (27%) said they’ve had a horse tested for a genetic disorder or disease.
Study Evaluates Banned, Controlled Substances in Horse Feed
While tiny quantities of some substances were found in samples, researchers say it’s not necessarily cause for concern.
Culpeper, Virginia, Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
One horse is recovering with supportive care while the other was euthanized. Both horses are from the same farm.
ARCI Updates Model Rules, Will Review Penalty Guidelines
Some believe the recommended penalties aren’t enough for egregious violations and too harsh for isolated minor offenses.
Jockey Club’s 2017 Round Table Meeting in the Books
Topics covered included the Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017, Thoroughbred Safety Committee recommendations, and more.
UC Davis Equine Researchers Tackling Coronavirus
Research can help vets better diagnose and treat the disease and horse owners manage or even prevent outbreaks.
BLM Set to Begin Bible Springs Complex Wild Horse Gather
The BLM plans to gather and remove about 100 wild horses from state, private, and BLM-managed lands.
Factors Associated With Septic Pleuropneumonia Survival
A thoracotomy improved affected horses’ survival rates while dehydration increased the odds of death.
102 Reasons to Vaccinate Horses Against Hendra Virus
Since 1994, when the virus was first identified, 102 Australian horses have died or been euthanized due to Hendra virus.
