Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Confirms Third Equine WNV Case for 2016
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Standardbred mare from Bourbon County is recovering at an area hospital.
Spontaneous Rearing and Food Aggression in Horses
One mare’s rearing habit around her owner might be play initiation.
Leptospirosis Vaccine Licensed for Use in Pregnant Mares
The USDA licensed a vaccine for use in pregnant mares to protect against leptospirosis, one cause of abortion in horses.
New Cases of EEE, PHF, WNV Confirmed Across the Country
Arizona reported a WNV case, Michigan confirmed two EEE cases, and West Virginia found WNV and PHF cases.
Kentucky Faces Difficulty With Alfalfa Establishment in 2016
Wet and humid weather resulted in a number of diseases popping up in alfalfa crops across the commonwealth.
West Virginia to Require Safety Alliance Accreditation
The state’s two Thoroughbred tracks must submit applications for Safety and Integrity Alliance accreditation by Nov. 4.
UK CAFE Receives Record Number of Grant Awards
College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) researchers brought in grants totaling $39.2 million in fiscal 2016.
Study: Most Racehorse Injuries in Britain are Minor
Findings from a recent study show that 70% of injuries recorded over a 14-year period were minor and not career-ending.
Kentucky Authorities Seek Ownership of Seized Horses
The 43 seized horses were allegedly abandoned earlier this year by Charles and Maria Borell.
BLM to Begin Emergency Gather in the Big Sand Spring Valley
The BLM said it will gather and care for up to 300 wild horses impacted by drought conditions.
AAEP Foundation Distributes Funds to Benefit Equine Welfare
The foundation will distribute $459,198 to 27 organizations and special projects committed to improving equine welfare.
Horse Knees: The Crooked, Chipped, and Inflamed
Horses’ knees are prone to both congenital and acquired lameness problems. Here’s what you need to know.
Poll Recap: Horse Treats: Yay or Neigh?
Of the 1,452 respondents 579 (40%) said they occasionally treat their horse to apples or carrots.
Exercise and Horses’ Feed Needs
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes answers a listener’s question about keeping a horse’s condition when increasing workload.
Ammonia: A Hidden Danger in the Barn
We know that ammonia is harmful to horses. But did you know it’s also a health hazard for humans?
Emergency Wild Horse Gather Begins in Cherry Spring Area
The BLM said it plans to gather about 60 horses from the Nevada range due to declining water sources.
