Latest News – The Horse
EHV-1 Confirmed in Erie County, New York
The Equine Disease Communication Center reported that three aged mares tested positive for EHV-1 last week.
How Do Mares Protect Their Foals?
An equine reproductive behavior expert shares insight into how mares and herds will ward off danger to their young.
Spotting the Problem Patient
The key is understanding a horse’s arousal, or alertness, level.
Advocates Concerned about Blindfolded Bull-Fighting Horses
This practice, some international welfare organizations say, puts the horse in a vulnerable position for injury.
5 Ways to Prevent Sunburn in Horses
Use this cheat sheet to protect your horse from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
Learning from the Corolla Wild Horse Adoption Program
Researchers attributed the program’s success to a rigorous adoption process, pre-adoption gentling of horses, and more.
EHV-1 Quarantine at Fonner Park Lifted
Three cases of neurologic EHV-1 were confirmed at the Nebraska racetrack in April.
Can a Smartphone Help Diagnose Subtle Lamenesses?
Gait analysis applications on a smartphone can give reliable data to help detect hind limb lameness issues in horses.
‘Revel’ Tops TheHorse.com’s Rescue to Rockstar Contest
Jessica Gonzalez’s story about her former carriage horse Revel garnered 691 reactions from TheHorse.com Facebook fans.
2016 From Rescue to Rockstar Contest
Readers submitted stories of their horses that have made vast improvements since being rescued or adopted.
Poll Recap: Derby Plans
Of the 702 respondents, 463 (66%) said they planned to watch the Kentucky Derby at home on television last week.
15 Facts About Assessing the Neonatal Foal’s Health
The newborn foal is both precious and precarious. Knowing the signs of distress to look for during foaling and those first few hours, and acting immediately, can literally mean the difference between life and death.
AHC Announces Speakers for 2016 Issues Forum
The forum will feature several members of Congress in line with the theme of “Putting More Horsepower in Congress.”
Super Derby Winner Wallenda Euthanized at Old Friends
The 26-year-old stallion had been dealing with complications brought on by a collapsed suspensory ligament.
Washington Horse Owners Advised to Vaccinate for WNV
Thirty-six horses in 10 counties tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in 2015.
Could SAA Testing Reveal Specific Injuries in Racehorses?
Soft tissue damage resulted in a larger increase in SAA levels than bone and joint injuries, researchers found.
