Latest News – The Horse
Participation Sought in National Equine Health Survey
British horse owners and keepers are urged to take part in the National Equine Health Survey from May 22-29.
How to Put Weight Back On Your Horse
Feeding the correct type of calories wisely can help promote weight gain and improved body condition.
Equine Pastern Dermatitis
Download this free guide to learn more about this common skin condition, its causes, treatment, and prevention methods.
USEF, AERC Issue Joint Statement on Endurance Horse Welfare
The groups expressed “alarm over continued disproportionate equine deaths, equine doping, and catastrophic injuries.”
On the Road Again: Horse Respiratory Health in the Trailer
Ammonia exposure during transport can have negative effects on the respiratory system. Here’s how to control it.
Lessons Learned From Recent Equine Disease Outbreaks
Cases of CEM, EHV-1, and more have taught officials how to best prevent and respond to outbreaks.
Equine Charities Unite to Put Welfare Policy Into Practice
Brooke, The Donkey Sanctuary, SPANA, and World Horse Welfare will help implement global working equid welfare standards.
Strangles Spread Slowing in Nevada
However, the state agriculture department is still receiving reports of new cases, predominantly in western Nevada.
Researchers Examine the ‘Ecosystem’ in the Horse’s Gut
Scientists hope biomarkers in gut microbiota could be used as diagnostic or prognostic indicators in the future.
Equine Influenza
Equine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Learn how to protect your horse!
Oklahoma Reports First EIA Case for 2017
The affected horse, an 8-year-old Quarter Horse gelding used in rodeo and roping events, was euthanized.
Denton, County, Texas, EHV Quarantine Released
No other cases of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy, the neurologic disease linked to EHV, have been reported in Texas.
Influenza Confirmed in Horse Stabled Near WEF
The horse, stabled off Winter Equestrian Festival grounds, has been isolated and tested negative for EHV and strangles.
Three Assisted Reproductive Techniques for Subfertile Mares
Vets can use intracytoplasmic sperm injection, oocyte transfer, and cloning to help subfertile mares produce foals.
Study: Post-Exercise Snacks Benefit Horses
Allow exercised horses to eat and drink after cooling down to restore lost water and energy, researchers say.
Equine Herpesvirus Update
With EHV cases reported from California to Kentucky already in 2017, get information you need to protect your horse.
