Latest News – The Horse
Researchers Break Down Horses’ IBH Reactions
Some horses respond to insect bites with inflammation and itching; others react with cellular-level defense mechanisms.
California Horse Herd Seized
Officials seized 23 malnourished horses from a Riverside County farm.
Five New York Horses Confirmed With Equine Infectious Anemia
Officials have quarantined the farm where all five infected horses reside.
2016 Western Veterinary Conference: Wednesday’s Top Tweets
Tweets and take-homes from the 2016 Western Veterinary Conference’s equine acupuncture and emergencies sessions.
WWI-Era Bacteria: The Key to Eradicating Strangles?
In the battle against strangles, researchers believe they’ve discovered a critical genomic influence: war.
Sunland Park Racetrack Quarantine Lifted
Outside horses can enter the track, and the more than 1,600 horses housed on site since the outbreak began can leave.
Being a Fit Rider is Important for Your Horse’s Health
Find out how your mental and physical performance will benefit from a program out of the saddle.
Metastasizing Melanoma
Can melanomas spread to a horse’s central nervous system? If so, are there any treatments available?
2016 Western Veterinary Conference: Tuesday’s Top Tweets
Tweets and take-homes from the equine lameness and colic sessions at the 2016 Western Veterinary Conference.
Surgical Repair of Hock Fractures in Sport Horses Successful
Researchers say a screw fixation procedure can help sport horses return to function after a central tarsus fracture.
TAHC Releases Equine Herpesvirus Quarantine
Texas officials have released the El Paso premises quarantined for equine herpesvirus.
Equine Rabies Reported in Florida
This is Florida’s first reported equine rabies case of 2016.
2016 Western Veterinary Conference: Monday’s Top Tweets
View some of our news editor’s tweets and take-homes from Day 1 of the 2016 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas.
New NMRC Rules for Entering a Track or Training Center
The New Mexico Racing Commission has announced new rules for horses entering licensed facilities.
Couple Charged in Connecticut Horse Cruelty Case
State authorities have seized 32 horses from an Andalusian, Friesian, and Gypsy Vanner breeding operation.
Poll Recap: Spring Foalings
Of the 395 poll respondents, 286 (72%) said they aren’t expecting a foal this spring.
