Latest News – The Horse
Pennsylvania Adopts Racehorse Uniform Medication Program
Pennsylvania is the 10th state to fully adopt the National Uniform Medication Program.
Poll Recap: West Nile Virus Protection
Of the 832 respondents, 713 (86%) said their horses are up-to-date on their West Nile virus vaccines.
Texas Confirms Six New Equine West Nile Cases
The laboratory also confirmed one case of Eastern equine encephalitis in a horse residing in Orange County.
Researchers Study Plant-Based Treatment for Equine Melanoma
Betulinic acid could become a safe and effective treatment for melanoma in horses, researchers said.
Integrity, Medication Reform Highlight Racing Round Table
The Jockey Club’s Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing, held Aug. 14 in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Dujardin and Valegro Break Olympic Record in Freestyle
Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro posted an Olympic record score of 93.857% to claim their second individual gold medal.
Strategies for Feeding the Mixed Herd
You can’t just toss your equine athletes, seniors, youngsters, and retirees the same feed and call it a day.
Louisiana Horse Owners: Vaccinate Against EEE, WNV
So far in 2016, five Louisiana horses have died as a result of Eastern equine encephalitis.
Equine Piroplasmosis Detected in 17 Tennessee Horses
The 17 racing Quarter Horses are all connected to the same location in Rutherford County.
Vesicular Stomatitis or Cheat Grass/Foxtail Sores?
Dr. Paul Morley of CSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine describes the difference between VS lesions and other sores.
Rio 2016 Olympics: Jumping Day 1 Results
Brazil and German jumped clean to lead the competition. Team USA sits in a tie for eighth place.
What is Eosinophilic Enteritis in Horses?
Learn more about this challenging inflammatory condition that affects the horse’s intestines.
FEI Reaches Out to New Equestrian Fans in Rio
Efforts to bring the sport to the masses include an innovative Equestrian Playground, new website, and more.
Shopping for Horse Farm Property
Consider these pointers for selecting horse-friendly land, facilities, and communities.
USA Wins Bronze in Dressage Team Competition
USA collects dressage team bronze behind gold-medal winning Germany and silver medalist team Great Britain.
Quarantines Lifted on New York Farms After EIA Deaths
State health officials found no additional exposed horses had been infected with equine infectious anemia.
