Latest News – The Horse
Speakers for AHC’s 2014 Issues Forum Announced
Speakers for the American Horse Council’s (AHC) National Issues Forum have been finalized, and the event will feature representatives from across the horse industry on “Where Have All the Horses Gone?”
House Committee Passes Slaughter Ban Amendment
In effect, the amendment’s ban on horsemeat inspection funding makes it impossible to process horses in the United States.
Infographic: Equine Joint Structure and Function
Learn about how horse joints work and how you can keep your horse’s joints healthy with this step-by-step visual guide.
5 Things You Need to Know: Snake Bites and Horses
Learn from a critical-care veterinarian what you should do if you suspect a snake has bitten your horse.
Why is My Horse So Grumpy?
Why does my 2-year-old pin her ears all the time (i.e., if you touch her, mount her, walk in her stall), but she doesn’t kick or bite and seems to like attention?
OIE Hands Down ‘Pivotal’ Decision on Sport Horse Movement
Members of the OIE voted to adopt in principle the “high-health, high-performance horse” concept in a new OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter.
Texas Horses Evacuated Ahead of Predicted Flooding
Dozens of horses are residing at Sam Houston Race Park in Houston, Texas, after being evacuated from their homes ahead of predicted flooding in Harris County, Texas.
Relocating a Horse
Whether you’re heading south for a winter show circuit or relocating permanently, preparation is key.
Vesicular Stomatitis Found in Kinney County, Texas, Horses
Affected and exposed horses will be monitored by regulatory veterinarians until all lesions have healed and a decision is made to release the quarantine (which will last a minimum of 21 days).
TheHorse.com Reaches 100,000 Minutes of Service Milestone
TheHorse.com rallied its online community to perform more than 130,000 minutes of volunteer service for various equine-based organizations.
Officials Remind Horse Owners to Practice Biosecurity
The Texas Animal Health Commission is reminding owners to take steps to keep their horses healthy by practicing simple biosecurity measures while traveling.
Frye to become First Woman to lead CSU Veterinary School
Cardiovascular physiology and equine medicine expert Dr. Melinda Frye will become the first woman to lead Colorado State University’s (CSU) veterinary school starting in July.
Equine Laparoscopic Castration’s Success Rates Studied
Although laparoscopic castration reduces the risk of problems (such as edema and infection) after surgery and allows for a shorter recovery time, testosterone production and stallionlike behavior persist in some horses following the procedure.
Veterinarian: Keep Horses’ Vaccines Current
Boyd Parr, DVM, South Carolina state veterinarian, recommends owners keep their horses’ vaccinations for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), West Nile virus (WNV), and rabies current.
Keeping Seniors with Heaves Breathing Easy
The horse’s respiratory system is an incredible piece of engineering, and the way it functions is fascinating to me. Not only is it an essential
Poll Recap: Farmers’ Almanac: Truth or Fiction?
Of the 294 respondents, 253 (86%) said they do not rely on the Farmers’ Almanac when making horse management decisions.
