Latest News – The Horse
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.
Poll Recap: Dealing With Ice and Horses
Of the 395 respondents, 234 (59%) said ice is a problem on their horse property during the winter.
Authorities Ask Court to Transfer Control of ISPMB Horses
South Dakota state’s attorneys asked that the horses be placed in the care of Fleet of Angels and Habitat for Horses.
Horse Theft Charges Against Lawyer Dropped
The charges against Curtis Bostic have been dropped due to lack of probable cause.
Observation, Science, and Equine Lameness Diagnosis
Vets can glean crucial information by evaluating horses with performance issues in hand, on the longe, and under saddle.
Resolve to Weigh Your Horse’s Feed
Do you want to make sure your horse is getting the right amount of feed? Use a scale!
International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter
Diseases reported include African horse sickness, influenza, EHV, EIA, rabies, and more.
