Latest News – The Horse
Zoetis, Partner for Flu Week
Look for special equine influenza educational information Dec. 4-10 as part of National Influenza Week.
California EHV-1: New Case Confirmed in Inyo County
Animal health officials say the case is unrelated to the 13 cases confirmed in Los Angeles County in the past few weeks.
Zoetis, The Horse Partner for Flu Week
Look for special equine influenza educational information Dec. 4-10 as part of National Influenza Week.
Fractures: Beyond the Limbs
They might be less common than limb fractures, but skull, rib, pelvis, and withers fractures are no less important.
TCA to Honor Banke, Backstretch Employee Service Team
Barbara Banke and the Backstretch Employee Service Team will be recognized for their work in the Thoroughbred industry.
AMMVEE Hosts Annual Convention
The event’s focus was equine welfare in honor of Dr. Aline Schunemann de Aluja, a pioneer of equine welfare in Mexico
Researchers Test Strangles Treatment
How do cheesecake, gelatin, and penicillin relate to a treatment for strangles? Dr. Anna Kendall explains.
UHC Awards Gelding Vouchers to Giving Tuesday Contest Winner
Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue will receive $2,500 in gelding vouchers.
Equine Foundation of Canada Donates to AVC
The AVC used the funds for equipment to diagnose and treat equine lameness, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal issues.
Study: Some Horses can Learn by Watching Humans
Researchers confirmed that horses learn socially across species, in this case from familiar humans.
Malignant Melanomas in Horses: What Do They Mean?
Many horses live with melanoma. Others don’t. Dr. Susan White explains what it means for a tumor to be malignant.
Ready Mares in Fall for Foals in Spring
Reproductive health, vaccination status, and nutrition are key to readying your mare to care for her foal.
Tail Hairs Reveal Gobi Desert Equids’ Dietary Choices
Przewalski’s and domestic horses feed exclusively on grass, while wild asses feed on grass along with shrubs in winter.
Scientists Find Gene Behind Equine Sex Development Disorder
Androgen receptor gene mutations can make a male fetus develop as a structurally sound filly, at least on the outside.
What Causes Sarcoids in Horses?
Sarcoids puzzle practitioners and plague some horses. Dr. David Levine shares what scientists know about their cause.
Dozens of Horses Displaced by Smoky Mountain Wildfire
Some horses and ponies have been evacuated as their owners wait to see the full extent of the fire’s damage.
