Latest News – The Horse
UF Large Animal Surgery Resident Receives National Award
Dr. Andrew Smith’s research interests include equine diagnostic imaging, orthopedic surgery, upper airway surgery, lameness, and podiatry.
Missouri Horse Herd Removed for Rehabilitation
A heard of 30 horses is receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from a property in Morgan County, Missouri.
Va. Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate for EEE, WNV, Rabies
State officials are concerned that horse owners could be lulled into neglecting vaccination this year by the lack of disease activity last year.
Primed for Battle?
There’s something a bit mystical about vaccination. We inject an antigenic material from a tiny plastic cylinder into our horses’ necks and it triggers reactions
Drug Test Results on Kentucky Derby, Oaks Horses Clear
After undergoing full instrumental analysis to detect more than 1,500 substances, all samples were cleared.
Poll Recap: Equine Leg Protection
Of the 756 respondents, more than half said their horses wear boots, wraps, or both when exercising.
South Carolina Authorities Seek Horse Shooter
South Carolina law enforcement authorities are hoping the public can help them identify whoever is responsible for shooting a horse while it grazed in its Union County pasture.
NYTHA Adds Per-Start Fee to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare
The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) said owners that race horses at New York Racing Association tracks will donate $5 per start to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Time to Consider Vaccinating Horses against WNV
Warmer weather following a rainy spell could trigger an active mosquito season, which is why the Washington State Department of Agriculture is advising horse owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated to protect against West Nile virus (WNV).
Researchers Test ‘Composite Pain Scale’ for Horses
The composite pain scale lists common behaviors often seen in horses suffering from either abdominal or musculoskeletal pain.
An Ounce of Prevention
What preventive methods do you use to keep your senior horses healthy and happy? What signs do you look for to indicate there might be a problem?
Ear-ly Warning Systems
Ear issues in horses are rare. Here’s how to recognize them early.
Asmussen: PETA Allegations ‘Completely False’
Trainer Steve Asmussen told NBC Sports Network that allegations made against him by PETA are untrue, and he hopes to have the chance to defend himself in court.
Nebraska State Veterinarian Encourages EHV-1 Awareness
Nebraska State Veterinarian Dennis Hughes, DVM, is reminding horse owners and equine event operators to remain vigilant and exercise biosecurity measures.
Mare Expelled
My gelding decided to put an older mare out of the herd. He will not let her anywhere close to the other horses. Have you heard of this, and is there anything I can do to get them all happily together again?
No Serious Equine Injuries Reported after Kentucky Derby
The connections of the horses that ran in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby reported no serious equine injuries in the wake of the race, however several received treatment for nicks and cuts.
