Latest News – The Horse
L. intracellularis Infection, Risk Evaluated
Study findings included that colts were at a higher risk than fillies for developing disease, and foals weaned after August were at lower risk for developing EPE than those weaned earlier.
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Egg Hatch Begins in Kentucky
Caterpillar consumption by pregnant mares can lead to fetal loss, late-term foal loss, or weak foals.
Bennett Named to UK Positions
Rick Bennett, PhD, is the new UKAg associate dean for research and Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station director.
Normal Mare and Newborn Foal Behavior
Find out what to expect as your mare goes into labor and during your foal’s first hours of life.
Updated Security Protocols for Blue Grass Stakes Horses
Measures include out-of-competition drug testing, increased security, monitoring veterinary records, and more.
EHV Reported in Ohio
Two EHV-1 cases had been confirmed in Muskingum County, Ohio, barrel racing horses.
Plan to Manage Nevada’s Virginia Range Herd Finalized
Return to Freedom will manage more than 1,500 horses residing on the Virginia Range in western Nevada.
Is HIP an Effective Treatment for R. equi?
Administering hyperimmune plasma (HIP) seems to have a positive effect on limiting R. equi infections.
Weed Management in Pastures, Hayfields, and More
A program that integrates several control strategies is generally more successful than relying on only one method.
Martin, Equine Sports Medicine Pioneer, Dies at Age 68
Benson (Ben) Bennett Martin, Jr., VMD, died March 18 at the age of 68 following a long illness.
Enhanced Security Protocols for High-Profile New York Races
Protocols will include out-of-competition drug testing, heightened security, publicized veterinary records, and more.
How to Manage the Club Foot: Birth to Maturity
A club foot can often be corrected with proper and early intervention, especially in young horses.
Study: Common Equine Parasite Misidentified in Textbooks
Parascaris equorum, known for infecting foals, is actually a different species: Parascaris univalens.
What You Need to Know about Equine Navicular Syndrome
“Navicular” has ended the careers of many great horses, and the word alone can strike fear into any horse owner. Learn more about the condition and get your questions answered during our live event.
Convicted Wisconsin Couple Dies in Murder-Suicide
David and Paula White were found dead on the same day they were convicted of mistreating dozens of horses.
Alabama Authorities Probe Horse Shooting
Alabama authorities are investigating a shooting that left a Mobile County horse dead.
