Latest News – The Horse
Phase II of NAHMS Equine 2015-16 Study to Begin
The second phase of the study was postponed because of last year’s highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Martin County, Florida
The affected horse, which was shipped from Virginia, tested positive for the neurotrophic form of the virus.
Sport Horse Reproduction: Challenges and Solutions
Equine reproduction specialist Dr. Etta Bradecamp overviews obstacles related to breeding performance mares and stallions.
Chemung County, New York, EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted
The affected farm completed all quarantine requirements and only the index case showed signs of disease.
SCC: Not So Easy on the Eyes
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common cancer of the equine eye. Here’s what you need to know.
Request AAEP Foundation Grant Funding by April 1
The group funds organizations, universities, and others developing and implementing programs to improve horse welfare.
California Horse Owners Seek Damages From Feed Maker
A group of owners allege that monensin-contaminated feed from Western Milling caused their horses to become ill or die.
Study: Shelters Help Keep Flies at Bay
Researchers found providing a climate-appropriate shelter in the summer can provide horses with shade and insect relief.
UK Lecture Series: Conversation With Misdee Wrigley Miller
Miller spoke at the University of Kentucky Ag Equine Program’s Distinguished Industry Lecture Series on Feb 9.
Examining Horse Deaths Related to Endurance Rides
From 2002 to 2014, researchers identified a fatality rate of 0.32 per 1,000 starts in endurance horses.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Emma Adam
Adam’s research studies the formation and repair of articular cartilage in horses.
UK Ag Equine Programs Welcomes Lephart
Susan Lephart, PhD, will serve as an executive-in-residence and research coordinator.
Anticoagulant Rodenticide and Sudden Horse Deaths
Researchers found that anticoagulant rodenticide ingestion coupled with strenuous exercise can be fatal to horses.
RMTC Board Approves Recommend Drug Thresholds
The board also voted in support of an expanded and more comprehensive out-of-competition drug testing rule.
Nevada Officials: Use Caution Driving in Virginia Range Area
Two wild horses died in separate collisions on Highway 50 near Dayton in the early morning hours of Feb. 25.
Simple Steps to Improve Pasture Management
Discover how you can make improvements to your horse pasture with little investment or effort required.
