Latest News – The Horse
New Equine EEE, WNV Cases Confirmed
Animal health officials in Florida, Washington, and Wisconsin confirmed new cases of mosquito-borne disease.
Does Short-Distance Hauling Harm Horses’ Respiratory Tracts?
Based on study results, researchers believe short trips likely have limited implications for healthy horses.
New Bolton Center Lecture to Focus on Recognizing Lameness
Drs. Liz Arbittier and Jessica Morgan will provide tips to help owners improve their lameness identification skills.
USEF Appoints Uboh as Laboratory Director
Cornelius Uboh, PhD, previously served as bureau director of the Pennsylvania Equine Toxicology and Research Laboratory.
Wisconsin Confirms Additional Equine WNV Case
The unvaccinated Belgian filly from Clark County is reportedly recovering.
Rio 2016 Paralympics: Competition Wraps Up With Freestyles
The para-dressage events at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games wrapped up on Sept. 16.
Ohio Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2016
The unvaccinated 7?year?old Standardbred from Tuscarawas County was euthanized.
Sycamore Maple Seed Toxicity in Horses Studied
Researchers identified a plausible link between equine atypical myopathy and sycamore maple seed ingestion.
University of Maryland Equine Program Breeds Success
Learn about the university’s Thoroughbred breeding program, a winning one-eyed gelding, and more.
British Tracks Testing Padded Hurdle for Jump Races
The fall rate since the trials began has reduced to 1.59%, a reduction of 0.5% compared to the 10-year average.
Can DNA Testing Lead to Better Endometritis Treatments?
Researchers found that particular genetic types of E. coli responded to the various antibiotics differently.
Can Weight Loss Predict Chronic Grass Sickness Outcomes?
Weight loss–both the amount and rate–can help predict chronic equine grass sickness survival, researchers found.
International Helmet Awareness Day Takes Place Sept. 17
Participating retailers all over the world will be offering discounts on helmets to equestrians on Sept. 17.
Snapshots of Safety: Riding Helmets as a Habit
When was a time you were glad you were wearing a helmet?
Okanogan County, Washington, Horses Test Positive for WNV
Two of the three WNV-positive horses were euthanized. The third is recovering and has a good prognosis for survival.
EEE Confirmed in Clare County, Michigan, Horse
The unvaccinated 4-month-old Standardbred filly died after contracting the virus.
