Latest News – The Horse
Coalition of State Horse Councils’ Fall Meeting Approaching
State horse council and AHC representatives will meet Oct. 28-30 for the coalition’s fall meeting.
Wisconsin Horses Test Positive for EEE, WNV
There are now 11 EEE cases and seven WNV cases in Wisconsin horses thus far in 2016.
Infertility With No Cause? Try Hydrotubation of the Oviducts
Hydrotubation involves passing an endoscope through the cervix and uterus into the oviduct and flushing it with saline.
Equine Rabies: What You Should Know About this Fatal Disease
While the incidence of rabies is low, the fatality rate is high: 100%. Learn how to protect your horse.
Stolen Georgia Thoroughbred Found
“Henry” was found in a North Georgia pasture, more than 140 miles away from where he was allegedly stolen.
BLM to Gather Sand Wash Wild Horses in October
Some mares will be treated with a contraceptive vaccine while some young horses will be prepared for adoption.
Equine Rabies Refresher
Equine rabies is invariably fatal once contracted but preventable if proper steps are taken.
10 Biosecurity Tips from Top Equine Health Experts
Protecting your horse from infectious disease needn’t require storing him in a protective bubble. Here are 10 recommendations from leading equine biosecurity experts.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Parvathy Thampi
Parvathy Thampi is investigating the mechanisms that limit joint cartilage’s ability to repair.
Levalbuterol Tested as Heaves Treatment
Levalbuterol is an effective bronchodilator but has a relatively short duration of action, researchers found.
The Horse, Merck Partner for Rabies Education Week
World Rabies Day is Sept. 28. Look for articles and other content about rabies risk and learn how to protect your horses all week!
Matt Koch Named 2016 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs
Koch is a UK alum and a longtime supporter of the UK equine program’s educational mission.
UK Tour Displays Equine Industry Career Possibilities
The tour was designed to educate students about the broad variety of careers available in the equine industry.
The Grass Guide: Orchardgrass
Orchardgrass is a cool-season perennial and a desirable hay and pasture grass for horses.
UK Gluck Center Develops Novel EAV Test
The test is designed to identify which stallions are most likely to remain long-term carriers of the virus if infected.
New WNV Cases in California, Kentucky, Minnesota Horses
Two of the three newly confirmed horses were unvaccinated. The third has an unknown vaccination history.
