Latest News – The Horse
BLM Concludes Eagle-Caliente Complex Emergency Horse Gather
The BLM gathered 122 horses from public and private lands adjacent to U.S. Highway 93 and State Route 322 in Nevada.
RMTC Hosts Horse Hair Testing Workshop at UC Davis
Participants learned how to detect, identify, and analyze anabolic steroids and other substances using hair samples.
The Challenges of Administering Joint Injections
Medication and diagnostic analgesia are only effective if veterinarians put them in the right place, so accuracy is key.
Texas A&M’s Dr. Josie Coverdale Dies After Car Accident
The associate professor in equine science passed away Feb. 13 from complications due to injuries sustained in a car accident.
EHV Confirmed in Chemung County, New York, Horse
The aged Quarter Horse mare tested positive last week and remains under quarantine.
Lines of Communication
I’ve always worked closely with my veterinarians and farriers to help keep my horses healthy and sound. After all, they know a heck of a
Heat Waves, Pollen Could Worsen Equine Asthma Signs
Asthmatic horses’ clinical signs worsened when temperature and humidity increased suddenly, researchers found.
Poll Recap: EPM Experiences
Of the 467 respondents, only 118 (25%) said they have owned a horse with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis.
New Mexico EHV-1: Case Count Rises to 70
Meanwhile, two local training centers–Jovi and Lazy S–have been released from quarantine.
Idaho BLM Seeks Comments on Motor Vehicles, Horse Management
The BLM is seeking public comment for an annual statewide hearing on motorized vehicle use in wild horse management.
Peat Gets Thumbs Up as Horse Bedding
Peat might not be pretty, but study results suggest it might be better for your horse’s health than wood shavings.
Mindfulness Training Could Help Combat ‘Compassion Fatigue’
Improving resiliency can equip veterinarians to combat distress and burnout, and help them lead healthier lives.
A Review of the Many Faces of Placentitis
Placentitis can wreak havoc for mare owners, so it’s important for vets to have a good understanding of the condition.
Tips for Maintaining Senior Horses’ Weight
Learn how to alter senior horses’ diets to maximize health and longevity in the face of common health issues.
The ABCs of FECTs
Fecal egg count tests (FECTs) allow veterinarians to develop a tailored deworming schedule for each horse.
Vaccinate Texas Horses for EEE, WNV
Officials are urging vaccination following high disease rates in Texas horses last year.
