Latest News – The Horse
Advancements in Understanding Genomics and Horses
Genomic tools could help address horse health problems that couldn’t be resolved with earlier technologies.
The Carrier Stallion’s Role in Disease Transmission
Asymptomatic carrier stallions maintain infectious agents in the breeding population from one season to the next.
Pandora’s Box: Equine Genomics
“Genomics” covers all aspects of genes, including structure and function. Here’s what equine researchers are learning.
Equine Issues and the 2016 Election
Government and horse industry members share thoughts on how a new administration might influence horse-related policy.
Arrow Wound Kills Vermont Horse
The Quarter Horse bled out after being shot with a bow and arrow in the middle of the night.
How Does Leptospirosis Cause Both Blindness and Abortion?
The same bacterium causes two very different conditions in horses. Dr. Craig Carter explains.
Survey: One-Third of Horses With Health Problems are Lame
The British survey results also suggest that lamenesses are more likely to originate in the limb than in the foot.
Fire Ant Surveillance for Horse Farms
The gradual north- and westward expansion of the fire ant’s range is exposing more horse owners to this important pest.
Five Livestock Evacuation Centers Open in Alabama
With Hurricane Matthew approaching, five facilities are opening their doors to evacuated horses and other livestock.
Horse Sellers’ Disclosure Obligation
What behavioral or health information do you need to share when selling a horse?
International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2016
Reported diseases include African horse sickness, herpesvirus, influenza, strangles, and equine infectious anemia.
The Importance of Cleaning and Disinfecting Horse Stalls
Cleaning and disinfecting stalls is critically important for biosecurity, especially in controlling disease outbreaks.
What is Leptospirosis in Horses?
Dr. Craig Carter’s spent his career studying leptospirosis. Here, he describes the bacterial condition.
Re-Evaluate Your Equine Deworming Protocols This Fall
Work with your veterinarian to develop an individualized risk-based deworming plan tailored to your horse’s needs.
Virginia Horse Center Open to Evacuated Equids
The Lexington, Virginia, facility has stalls for horses that need to be removed from Hurricane Matthew’s path.
Wisconsin Reports Seven Additional Equine EEE Cases
Seventeen horses in that state have now tested positive for EEE so far this year.
