Latest News – The Horse
EIA Confirmed in Illinois
A facility in northeast Illinois is quarantined after two horses that were stabled there returned positive EIA tests.
BHA Names Sykes Director of Equine Health, Welfare
David Sykes, BVSc, MRCVS, will take over the newly created role of director of equine health and welfare in March.
Poor Performance: Is Your Horse Affected?
Pinpointing the root cause of poor performance can be anything but simple. Could a respiratory problem be to blame?
Dealing With Equine Dystocias
A difficult birth can be life-threatening for both mare and foal if not handled promptly and properly.
Show Horses Injured in Trailer Accident
Four horses were unhurt, two sustained minor cuts, and one sustained serious injuries.
So, You Want to Breed Your Mare!
Breeding a mare is exciting and not without challenges. Learn about stallion selection, breeding soundness, and more!
Additional EHV Cases Confirmed in Northern Kentucky
Two Oldham County premises are now under quarantine, but the outbreaks appear to be unrelated to each other.
Flooding Displaces California, Nevada Horses
Heavy rains in California and flash floods in Nevada forced the evacuation of multiple horses.
New Vocations Opens Facility in New York
Trainer Leandra Cooper will spearhead the training and adoption operations at October Hill Farm, in Fort Edward.
Horse Hoof Health and Nutrition: Balance is Key
Nutrition affects your horse’s hooves, but balance is essential for hoof health.
Equine Coronavirus: An Enteric Virus of Adult Horses
Coronavirus is associated with disease outbreaks in adult horses in Japan and the United States. Learn more.
EMS and the Slippery Slope to Laminitis
A British veterinarian describes what scientists think happens in the body with endocrinopathic laminitis cases and why.
USDA Releases First Report From Equine 2015 Study
The study was designed to give industry members and animal health officials insights on the U.S. equine population.
New EHV Cases Confirmed in Los Angeles County, California
A 12-year-old Quarter Horse mare displaying severe neurologic signs tested positive for non-neuropathogenic (EHV-1).
Accelerating Medical Progress on Equine Lameness
One researcher describes the promising progress that’s been made in lameness diagnosis and treatment.
Yes, Your Overweight Horse is at Risk for Laminitis
The good news is that many of the laminitis risk factors researchers identified can be detected early and modified.
