Latest News – The Horse
Quebec Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
Ontario officials say it’s unclear whether the horse is affected by the neuropathogenic or non-neuropathogenic strain.
Trainer O’Neill Facing Suspensions after Drug Violation
The Thoroughbred trainer faces suspensions in California and New York after one of his horses tested positive for a drug containing and/or capable of metabolizing into oxazepam, a sedative.
Equine Guelph Holds Large Animal Rescue Courses
Speakers encouraged attendees to take what learned back to the industry to help improve upon the emergency rescue success rate.
Colorado Confirms Additional VS Cases
Colorado officials confirmed several additional VS, while the number of quarantines in Texas continues to decrease.
When to Leave the Boarding Barn
Deciding when to move your horse is a subjective decision, but here are a few factors to consider that could influence your choice.
Horses Removed from Illegal Slaughter Farm in Florida
Personnel from the Miami-Dade County Police Department’s Agricultural Patrol and the South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have removed 10 horses from an illegal slaughterhouse in Southwest Miami-Dade, Florida.
Texas Authorities Probe Horse Abandonment
The older mare was found with a broken jaw and an injury to her left hind leg.
New Hampshire Reports First Case of EEE in a Horse for 2014
Officials recommend that horse owners consult their veterinarians to discuss appropriate vaccination.
Preventing Injuries in Thoroughbred Racehorses
One veterinarian suggests using a combination of careful planning, management, screening, and education to help reduce racehorses’ risk of sustaining catastrophic fractures.
Medication Crossroad
The Blood-Horse‘s editor-in-chief shares his thoughts on racehorse drug testing and penalties for violations.
Ponies Perish in Kentucky Barn Fire
The blaze claimed the lives of 10 ponies residing near the Oldham and Shelby county line in Kentucky on Oct. 6.
Jumping, Dressage Riders Clubs Sign MOUs with FEI
The International Jumping Riders Club and the International Dressage Riders Club will work closely with the FEI to expand the Olympic disciplines of jumping and dressage.
Racing Hall of Famer Cigar Dead
The 24-year-old stallion died Oct. 7 while recovering from surgery to treat neck-arthritis-related conditions.
Recurrent Colic Risk Factors Identified
Researchers found that as horses’ pasture time increased, repeat colic risk decreased. But with stereotypies came an increased risk of repeat colic.
International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2014
Reported diseases include African horse sickness, strangles, herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, salmonellosis, and more.
Equine Rehabilitation Similar to Sports Therapy for People
Veterinarians use equine rehabilitation to restore the normal function following injury while reducing clinical signs and restoring range of motion.
