Latest News – The Horse
BLM Seeking Comment on Proposed Wyo. Wild Horse Ecosanctuary
The BLM initiated a 30-day public scoping period regarding proposed wild horse ecosanctuary in Wyoming.
Bat Lyssavirus Test Aims to Speed Up Response Times
The first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus in a horse was reported in May 2013 in Queensland.
Lives in the Balance Just Down the Road
This time of year can mean a lot of things to a lot of horse people: Keeping riding resolutions once the shiny of a new
Belgian JEB Carrier Rate Steady; Mare Testing To Be Required
Such testing requirements aim to prevent the birth of JEB foals and reduce the number of carriers.
Poll Recap: Hind-Limb Conformation Concerns
Of the 652 respondents, 236 (36%) said cow hocks are the least-worrisome hind-limb conformation fault.
FEI, Eventing Officials Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The International Eventing Officials Club is the third group to sign a memorandum of understanding.
New Zealand Reports First Neurologic EHV-1 Case
Officials confirmed the country’s first case of neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) on a single stud farm.
What’s Your Senior Horse’s Opinion of Winter?
As you’ve probably heard by now, a certain rodent residing in Punxsutawney, Pa., saw his shadow last Sunday, thus predicting we’ve got six more weeks
Best Practices for 20 Minutes of Equine Field Anesthesia
Short-term anesthesia for procedures lasting fewer than 20 minutes is common field work in equine medicine.
Preventing Shipping Fever
Before shipping your horse this winter, learn about best ways to prevent this pulmonary disorder.
Minnesota to Hold Unwanted Horse Summit
Reasons, costs, and solutions for the increase in unwanted horses will be discussed at the March 8 summit.
Culture Shock at a South African Thoroughbred Sale
I recently returned from what was likely a once-in-a-lifetime, part-work/part-play trip to South Africa’s Western Cape. The work aspect included covering the Cape’s Thoroughbred breeders’
The Messy Mare
Why does my mare return to her stall to urinate and defecate when she has a large run and could do so outside?
BLM Seeks Shooters in Burro Case
The BLM is hoping the public can help identify those responsible for the shooting deaths of two wild burros.
When Is Medication Uniformity Not Really Uniformity?
Stakeholders are learning how difficult it can be to achieve uniformity, even with basic regulations.
Repairing Equine Eyelid Lacerations
Although eyelid lacerations are common, they should be considered surgical emergencies.
