Latest News – The Horse
Poll Recap: Longeing Lessons
Of the 797 respondents, 329 (41%) said longeing is a regular part of their horses’ fitness program.
Jockey Club Chairman: Make Triple Crown Vet Records Public
Ogden Mills “Dinny” Phipps has called for public release of the veterinary records of all horses entered in this year’s Triple Crown races.
National HBPA Endorses Changes in Racehorse Drug Rules
Changes made by the Association of Racing Commissioners International in regard to model medication rules led to an endorsement by the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA).
Infographic: Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Learn the risks of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and get management and treatment tips in this easy-to-follow visual guide.
Managing Horses with Excessive Tearing
Excessive tearing could suggest a number of potentially serious equine eye conditions. Veterinarians should examine cases carefully and then determine an appropriate treatment course.
Sports Medicine Researcher Clayton Retires from MSU
Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, MRCVS, has retired from her long-held post at Michigan State University (MSU), but says she’ll still be active in the equine and research communities.
Colostrum for Foals
To a newborn foal, colostrum can mean the difference between life and death.
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.
