Latest News – The Horse
Santa Cruz County, California, Horses Displaced by Wildfire
Several horses have returned to their homes, but others remain at the county animal shelter and fairgrounds.
Operation Gelding Receives Grants to Support Clinics
As a result, the program hopes to nearly double the number of clinics held and stallions gelded by 2018.
Tennessee Woman Accused of Maltreating Horses
Twenty-four horses are receiving rehabilitative care while their owner faces animal cruelty charges.
Poll Recap: Lepto-what?
Of the 458 respondents, 158 (34%) said they do not know what leptospirosis is.
Coalition of State Horse Councils’ Fall Meeting Approaching
State horse council and AHC representatives will meet Oct. 28-30 for the coalition’s fall meeting.
Wisconsin Horses Test Positive for EEE, WNV
There are now 11 EEE cases and seven WNV cases in Wisconsin horses thus far in 2016.
Infertility With No Cause? Try Hydrotubation of the Oviducts
Hydrotubation involves passing an endoscope through the cervix and uterus into the oviduct and flushing it with saline.
Equine Rabies: What You Should Know About this Fatal Disease
While the incidence of rabies is low, the fatality rate is high: 100%. Learn how to protect your horse.
Stolen Georgia Thoroughbred Found
“Henry” was found in a North Georgia pasture, more than 140 miles away from where he was allegedly stolen.
BLM to Gather Sand Wash Wild Horses in October
Some mares will be treated with a contraceptive vaccine while some young horses will be prepared for adoption.
Equine Rabies Refresher
Equine rabies is invariably fatal once contracted but preventable if proper steps are taken.
10 Biosecurity Tips from Top Equine Health Experts
Protecting your horse from infectious disease needn’t require storing him in a protective bubble. Here are 10 recommendations from leading equine biosecurity experts.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Parvathy Thampi
Parvathy Thampi is investigating the mechanisms that limit joint cartilage’s ability to repair.
Levalbuterol Tested as Heaves Treatment
Levalbuterol is an effective bronchodilator but has a relatively short duration of action, researchers found.
The Horse, Merck Partner for Rabies Education Week
World Rabies Day is Sept. 28. Look for articles and other content about rabies risk and learn how to protect your horses all week!
Matt Koch Named 2016 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs
Koch is a UK alum and a longtime supporter of the UK equine program’s educational mission.
