Latest News – The Horse
Poll Recap: Winter Horse Care Concerns
Of the 556 respondents, 190 (34%) said their biggest concern is keeping horses’ water sources from freezing.
Kentucky EHV: Additional Cases Confirmed at One Facility
While two premises in Oldham County remain under quarantine, the outbreaks are unrelated, animal health officials say.
Fair Grounds EHV: Entire Facility Quarantined
The EDCC says at least 38 horses tested positive for non-neurologic EHV-1 and two tested positive for neurologic EHV-1.
Chains, Stacks Banned in Walking Horse Training, Exhibition
A new rule prohibits the use of action devices, pads, and wedges, except for those used for therapeutic purposes.
BLM to Begin Sulphur Wild Horse Gather, PZP Treatment
About 400 horses, including 100-150 mares treated with the contraceptive vaccine, will be released back to the range.
Is an Equine IBH Vaccine on the Horizon?
A recently developed vaccine induced high antibody levels and immune responses (signs of immunity) in naive horses.
How Much Grain Should I Feed My Colic-Prone Horse?
An owner with a colicky horse is worried that grain could be the culprit and wants to know how much to feed.
BLM to Begin Reveille Wild Horse Gather
About 80 horses will be removed from the HMA while approximately 55 horses will be released back to the range.
Before You Sell a Horse Property
Barn and farm improvements small and large can boost your property’s appeal to equine real estate buyers.
Screwworm Myiasis: A Re-emerging Concern
Although maggots typically pose little serious threat to hosts, screwworms are a separate and often dire exception.
Researchers Test Joint Supplement’s Impact on Old Horses
A resveratrol and hyaluronic acid supplement could have anti-inflammatory effects in aged horses, researchers found.
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.
