Latest News – The Horse
No Additional Exposed Virginia Horses in EHV-1 Cases
However, several Maryland horses visited an affected premises last weekend. They have been quarantined and will be monitored.
Problematic Behavior in Nonpregnant Mares: Is it Reproduction-Related?
Vets should perform a careful assessment of a mare’s hormonal status to determine whether there’s a definitive, repeatable relationship between it and her undesirable behavior.
Turfway Park EHV Update: Barn 14 Released From Quarantine
With this release, there are no barns under restriction or quarantine at Turfway Park Race Course.
Symposium Focuses on Equestrianism’s Future of in Canada
The University of Guelph hosted the Equine Industry Symposium, aimed at bringing professionals and enthusiasts together to discuss ways to keep and retain youth engagement.
Fear of Cows
My horse is terrified of cows. Is there anything I can do to help him?
U.S. Equine Industry Has $122 Billion Economic Impact
This represents an increase from the $102 billion reported in the 2005 Economic Impact Study.
Don’t Be So Dominant During Training
The “alpha” concept of showing dominance when training a horse doesn’t coincide with what equitation science research is revealing, scientists say.
Two Virginia Horses at Separate Facilities Test Positive for EHV-1
There is no link between the cases, which were diagnosed in Fredericksburg and Powhatan County.
Dental Care of the Geriatric Horse
Dr. Jack Easley takes practitioners step-by-step through evaluating and treating senior horse’s teeth.
Warmblood Mare Residing in Kentucky Tests Positive for EHV-1
A recently imported Warmblood mare now residing in Kentucky has tested positive for the neurologic strain of EHV-1.
European Commission Reaffirms Racehorse Health in Chinese Disease-Free Zone
Horses at the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Conghua Training Centre, on the Chinese mainland, will be treated the same for residency purposes prior to temporary export to European Union member countries.
Foaling Experts to Discuss Difficult Births During First Tuesday Lecture
The event will take place on Tuesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Penn Vet New Bolton Center’s Alumni Hall, in Kennett Square.
Sagittal Groove Injury Outcomes in Warmblood Horses
The prognosis for performance soundness in nonracing horses diagnosed with sagittal groove injury and concurrent osteoarthritis is poor, researchers found.
‘EquCab3.0’ Horse Genome Reference Assembly Available Online
EquCab3.0 will be a critical resource for equine geneticists and scientists working to identify the causes and related biology of horses’ inherited traits.
Maricopa County, Arizona, Horse Positive for EHV-1
The affected Quarter Horse exhibited fever, ataxia, and other neurologic signs of disease.
EEE Confirmed in Nassau County, Florida, Horse
The 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare became clinical on Jan. 31 and was euthanized due to a poor prognosis.
