Latest News – The Horse

Fourth Case Reported of EEE in a Virginia Horse This Year
The 6-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Hopewell was euthanized because of the disease.
Fourth Case This Year of EEE Reported in a Virginia Horse
The 6-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Hopewell was euthanized because of the disease.

Wisconsin Horse Dies of West Nile Virus
The 4-year-old Quarter Horse gelding resided in St. Croix County.

Colorado Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2016
A horse in Weld County, Colorado, was diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV) on August 5, making it the first confirmed case of WNV in

Poll Recap: If You Won the Lottery: Equine Edition
Of the 1,296 respondents, 571 (44%) said they would build their dream barn with lottery winnings.

North Dakota Mule Dies of West Nile Virus
The mule, located in Burleigh County, had not been vaccinated against the disease.

World Class Veterinary Care for Equine Olympic Athletes
Take a look inside equine veterinary care at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Equine Veterinary Care at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Veterinary specialists from around the globe are prepared to care for the world’s top equine athletes in Rio.

Aussies Lead After Olympic Eventing Cross-Country
Australia topped both the eventing team and individual rankings after cross-country concluded Monday.

Using ‘Epiduroscopy’ to Diagnose Back Pain in Horses
This approach involves inserting a video endoscope into the epidural space to visualize potentially painful lesions.

Glanders: Are Equine Olympic Athletes at Risk?
While the deadly disease is endemic in Brazil, animal health authorities say the Rio Games’ equestrian facility is safe.

8 Horses at UC Davis Vet School Test Positive for Flu
The index case showed clinical signs of the respiratory disease after being admitted for an unrelated surgery.
Grants Offered to Help Horses Displaced by California Fire
An anonymous company is offering money to help cover feed and veterinary costs.

Is Your Horse Ready to Learn?
Researchers found that some mental warm-up to prepare your horse to learn can go a long way toward effective training.

Germans Lead After Dressage in Olympic Eventing
A solid ride by Ingrid Klimke maintained team Germany’s lead as eventing dressage drew to a close on Sunday.

Fox-Pitt, Chilli Morning Lead Eventing After Dressage
The pair from Great Britain hold the lead on a score of 37. Germany leads the team competition with 122 points.



