Latest News – The Horse
Australian Vets: Have Horses Vaccinated against Hendra
The Australian Veterinary Association debunks some misconceptions about the safety of the hendra virus vaccine.
Embedding Equitation Science in Vet Student Curriculum
One university integrated equitation science into their program to teach behavior and learning theory.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Ashish Tiwari
Influenza virus is one of the important pathogens of animals and humans. Viruses have always intrigued Ashish Tiwari and inspired him to pursue a career researching influenza virus.
Pennsylvania Approves Harness Racing Whip Standards
Drivers must now use two hands on the reins at all times, which restricts motion of the whip to a flick of the wrist and forearm.
Weed of the Month: Horsenettle
Horsenettle is distributed widely across most of the United States, especially in the eastern half and the western coastal states.
Castration: The When and How
Science trumps tradition when it comes to gelding male horses.
New Jersey Reports First Equine EEE Cases of 2014
A 4-year-old Gloucester County mare, a 2-year-old Ocean County mare, and a 6-year-old Burlington County gelding succumbed to the disease.
VS Outbreak in Texas, Colorado Continues
Twelve premises in Texas and 126 premises in Colorado remain quarantined.
Deworming Dilemma
An owner seeks advice about deworming her horse that lives alone, travels to a public barn for exercise, and had a fecal sample that did not reveal any parasite eggs.
Update: Balasuriya’s Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) Research
Dr. Udeni Balasuriya’s research focus is to identify the viral and host factors involved in the establishment of EAV carrier state in the stallion.
Five Equitation Science Resources on TheHorse.com
Equitation science is an academic field of study that looks at equine behavior and welfare, as well as how horses and humans interact.
Improving Anti-Venom Donor Horses’ Welfare
Anti-venoms have been derived from horses since 1884. Learn how researchers are working to improve these horses’ welfare.
Is It Okay for My Horse to Live by Himself?
Vet and equine behavior expert Dr. Nancy Diehl shares the reasons horses live best in groups.
Horses Removed from King Fire Path
While firefighters battle the King Fire in California, more than 20 horses are receiving care at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.
Kentucky Reports Second Equine WNV Case of 2014
The affected horse, a 3-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Marion County, was euthanized after her condition worsened.
TWH Celebration Veterinary Group Releases Preliminary Report
Officials say none of the horses examined by digital X ray at the event showed signs of improper pressure shoeing or the use of foreign objects in shoeing devices as banned by the Horse Protection Act.
