Latest News – The Horse
New Jersey, South Carolina Confirm New Equine EEE Cases
This is New Jersey’s first case of 2016. Two new cases bring South Carolina’s total to 14 for the year.
Oklahoma Quarter Horse Contracts Rabies
The 4-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Caddo County was not current on vaccinations and died.
New Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in California, Minnesota
California has confirmed eight and Minnesota has reported seven WNV cases in horses thus far in 2016.
Is There Such Thing as Too Many Horse Treats?
Is your horse is getting too much sugar? Drs. Clair Thunes and Erin Denney-Jones offer advice for “treating” your horse.
Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in Washington
The 18-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Newport was euthanized at Washington State University.
Niall Brennan Stables Contributes to Ocala Initiative
The Ocala Initiative is a $200,000 undertaking designed to advance equine research in Florida.
New Test to Detect Toxic Blue-Green Algae in Water
Blue-green algae can produce toxins that cause health problems and even death in animals, including horses.
Can Alpha-Fetoprotein Help Diagnose Neonatal Disease?
Researchers found that AFP could be a useful biomarker to help assess neonatal health soon after birth.
The Grass is Always Greener: Quick Pasture Management Tips
Basic pasture management is relatively simple but requires diligence and understanding.
Horses Impacted by Floods in Louisiana in Need
Find out how you can assist with the rescue and care of horses impacted by the flooding in Louisiana.
Treating Biofilms and Latent Infections in Mares
Suspect a biofilm or latent infection if bacterial endometritis is treated appropriately, but the infection persists.
Comeback King Skelton Takes Individual Gold in Jumping
Nick Skelton, aboard Big Star, becoming the first British jumping rider to win individual gold.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Two Idaho Horses
The two unvaccinated horses from Boundary County died as a result of the disease.
Stallion Reproduction Symposium Schedule Released
The International Symposium on Stallion Reproduction will take place Aug. 27-29 at the University of Illinois.
Virginia Confirms Fifth, Sixth Cases of Equine EEE for 2016
Both horses were from Suffolk and were euthanized. Neither had up-to-date vaccinations.
What Does AMH Say About Your Stallion or Mare?
Anti-Mullerian hormone is a reliable marker for cryptorchidism, granulosa-cell tumors, and, possibly, mare fertility.
