Latest News – The Horse
Equine Influenza Hits Malaysia
Officials believe international horse transport is behind the country’s first influenza outbreak in nearly 40 years.
Rescuers Cope With Influx of Horses Displaced by Wildfires
Horse rescuers and evacuation site personnel are managing hundreds of displaced horses in California.
On the Move With Your Horse
Before you hit the asphalt trail, consider these expert tips to make sure your horse arrives healthy and happy.
Researchers Partner for Studies on Standardbreds
Rutgers and University of Minnesota researchers are studying genetic factors underlying musculoskeletal diseases.
ARCI Committee to Complete Medication Reforms Implementation
The committee will begin work immediately and report to the ARCI Board of Directors in December.
Lecture to Feature a Veterinarian’s View of Horse Shows
Nikki Scherrer, DVM, will cover horse health issues related to shows, such as medications, emergencies, and regulations.
Fibrinous Pleural Effusion in Horses with Pleuropneumonia
Learn about this sticky pleuropneumonia complication and why it’s bad news for affected horses.
Toxic Weed Invading Florida Horse Pastures
Creeping indigo was once studied for its potential as a livestock feed, but can be deadly to horses.
Harmany Muzzles to Donate Muzzles to Horses in Need
Harmany Muzzles will donate 180 first-generation muzzles to rescues nationwide this month.
N.C. Officials Stop Sale of Potentially Contaminated Alfalfa
Five horses that ate the alfalfa hay, which contained blister beetles, have died.
Colorado Reports 11 Cases of Equine West Nile Virus
Affected horses are from Alamosa, Boulder, Broomfield, Conejos, Fremont, Jefferson, Larimer, Park, and Weld counties.
Grayson-Jockey Club Launches EIPH Research Projects
The projects will investigate EIPH’s pathophysiology and the effect of the medication furosemide on that condition.
Poll Recap: Saddle Collections
Of the 1,337 respondents, 931 (69%) said they currently own one to four saddles.
Diagnosis Prior to Treatment Critical to EPM Recovery
Many diseases cause signs similar to EPM, but won’t respond to EPM treatment. Ensure you treat for the right condition.
BEVA Addresses Injury Risks Posed to Horse Vets
A survey revealed that being a horse vet could carry the highest risk of injury of any civilian occupation in the U.K.
Sargents Named 2015 Friends of UK Ag Equine Programs
Bennie and Cheryllee Sargent have been supporters of UK’s equine program for nearly 20 years.
