Latest News – The Horse
EHV-1 Reported in North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) has indicated three cases of non-neuropathogenic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have been confirmed in Burleigh County thus far in 2014.
Blue-Eyed Blues
Are horses with blue eyes more sensitive to light or more prone to eye disorders than other horses?
Peterson: Be Proactive on Racetrack Surface Maintenance
Dr. Mick Peterson says catastrophic injuries won’t be eliminated, but that’s no excuse for not investing resources in the best and safest racing surface possible.
EHM Confirmed in Virginia Horse
A Northern Virginia horse euthanized late last week was confirmed positive for equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), a neurologic disease caused by equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
Controversy Over Wyoming Estray Horse Gather, Sale
A gather, conducted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), of horses belonging to the state of Wyoming drew fire from wild horse advocates, who say the animals were too quickly sold to a Canadian horse processing firm.
Biosecurity Tip of the Month: Hay and Feed Storage
Other equids aren’t the only animals that can transmit disease to our horses: Birds, bugs, and other creatures can also carry diseases that can affect horses. What’s one way to reduce the number of animals in our barns? Careful feed and hay storage.
Rehabilitated Horses Donated to Florida Youth Ranch
A group of rescued horses has a new home after being rehabilitated and donated to the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch.
Conditioning and Modifying Horse Behavior
An equine behaviorist offers tips on how to change your horse’s behavior.
Emergence of MRSA Sequence Type 398 in Horses
The strain has now been reported in horses in many European countries as well as in a single Canadian horse. Zoonotic infection from a horse has also been reported.
Adding Oil to a Horse’s Diet
Top dressing with oil is a common practice, which can be done successfully, when done in moderation with a careful eye on meeting the total nutrient requirements of the horse as well as the energy requirements.
Kentucky’s 2013 EIA Surveillance and Testing
All 77,001 serum samples tested for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Kentucky in 2013 were negative for the disease.
Acupuncture in Horses
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones explains what acupuncture involves and how it is used to help horses.
McDonnell, Woehl, and Cope Join Wild Horse Advisory Board
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Cert. AAB; Fred T. Woehl, Jr.; and Robert Cope, DVM, will each serve three-year terms on the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.
Warm Temperatures and Water Consumption
The transition in temperature and humidity from cool season to warm season, such as winter to spring, could require an adjustment in watering horses.
2014 Equine Industry Vision Award Finalists Announced
The winner will be announced at the Equine Industry Vision Award Breakfast on June 20 during the AHP Gallop n’ Grits Seminar in Charleston, S.C.
Commentary: Social Media and Equine Crisis Response
Following these six suggestions based on considerable research could make the difference between success and failure in a crisis response.
