Latest News – The Horse
Brennan Equine Welfare Fund Announces 2016 Grants
Thirteen equine rescue, rehabilitation, retirement, retraining, and placement facilities received funds.
New Resistance Genes: What’s the Threat to Horses?
A recently discovered resistance gene in bacteria has focused attention on emerging multidrug resistance.
Asian Equestrian Federation Signs MOU With FEI
The AEF, founded in 1978, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and has 34 member national federations.
My Horse’s Vet Bill is How Much?
Understand the costs of veterinary care before you’re faced with a sick or injured horse.
Horse Dies in Massachusetts Barn Fire
Firefighters were able to rescue 11 of the 12 horses that were in the barn at the time of the fire.
California Confirms First Equine WNV Case for 2016
The unvaccinated Thoroughbred mare from San Diego County is recovering slowly.
Shoeing the Previously Barefoot Horse
Veterinarian Dr. Erin Denney-Jones talks about transitioning a horse into shoes for the first time.
Vector-Borne Diseases’ Emergent Threat for Horses
Many diseases were once considered geographically restricted. But disease migration has eliminated that complacency.
International Equine Disease Report, First Quarter 2016
Diagnosed diseases include vesicular stomatitis, EHV, strangles, influenza, piroplasmosis, rabies, and more.
Poll Recap: Is Your Horse Insured?
Of the 448 respondents, only 87 (19%) said they currently have medical or mortality insurance on their horses.
AHC Issues Forum: Time to Ride, Microchipping, and More
The American Horse Council’s (AHC) Annual Meeting wrapped up on June 14 with the National Issues Forum.
2016 EEE Case Counts on the Rise in Several States
The current equine case counts stand at one in North Carolina, five in South Carolina, and 11 in Florida.
Do Foals, Yearlings Need Fecal Egg Counts of Zero?
Study foals and yearlings had good body condition scores and growth rates even when their fecal egg counts weren’t zero.
Horses Grazing Oat Pastures
Can horses be turned out on an oat pasture if it is dried up and not green? The oats have already been harvested, and we turn cattle out to graze the leavings, but is it okay for horses?
Tickets on Sale for 2016 Thoroughbred Makeover, Symposium
The event will take place Oct. 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
Understanding Herd Dynamics
What are your horses’ pasture behaviors telling you and what can you do to help groups live together harmoniously?
