Latest News – The Horse
Ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most common cancerous tumors of the equine eye.
AHC to Update National Economic Impact Study
The 2005 study documented the economic effects of the racing, showing, and other segments of the horse industry.
FEI Announces Details of Three Banned Substance Cases
The cases focus on prohibited substances identified in a para-dressage horse, an endurance horse, and a jumping horse.
South Carolina Reports Two New Equine EEE Cases
Neither horse had been vaccinated according to label instructions and neither survived.
Does Exercise Impact Horses’ Nighttime Resting Behavior?
Horses spent less time resting at night during weeks they worked than they did during weeks they didn’t, scientists say.
Nebraska Confirms First Equine WNV Case of 2016
The affected horse, an unvaccinated 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Garden County, has been euthanized.
Zika Virus: Are Horses at Risk?
Zika virus recently made news for its reported link to human birth defects. But can this WNV relative affect horses?
Hundreds of Horses Displaced by California Wildfire
More than 300 horses and other animals were evacuated ahead of a raging wildfire in Los Angeles County.
How Can I Tell if My Horse Has Vesicular Stomatitis?
Vesicular Stomatitis causes mouth blisters, coronet band lesions lameness, and more. Learn about this insect-spread disease’s clinical signs from Dr. Angela Pelzel-McClusky, who serves as the USDA’s national equine epidemiologist.
BLM Changes Location of July 28 Motor Vehicle Hearing
The hearing on the use of motor vehicles in wild horse management will now be held at the Lander County Courthouse.
USDA Proposes HPA Enforcement Rule Change
The proposed change would ban action devices and require training for veterinarians conducting compliance inspections.
12 Miniature Horse Health Risks
While small in size, Minis have the same health needs and risks as other breeds, as well as a number of unique issues.
Poll Recap: Trailer Loading Competency
Of the 901 respondents, 703 (78%) said they are confident their horse would load in a trailer on the first try.
Multiple Graded Stakes Winner Futural Euthanized
The 20-year-old gelding was euthanized July 25 due to complications caused by advanced chronic osteoarthritis.
BLM to Bait Trap Wild Horses From Silver King, Triple B HMAs
Horses removed from the range will be prepared for the BLM’s adoption program.
Large Reward Offered in New Mexico Barn Fire Case
Authorities hope a $10,000 cash reward will help identify who is responsible for a barn fire that killed four horses.
