Latest News – The Horse
Florida EHV-1 Outbreak Recap
This equine herpesvirus outbreak serves as an excellent reminder of the importance of good biosecurity practices.
15 Miniature Horse Health Facts
Caring for Miniature Horses is similar to managing big horses–they need good nutrition, housing, farriery, and vet care. However, these tiny equids do require some special considerations, too.
EIA Confirmed in Nebraska Horses
Officials have confirmed 12 cases of EIA in one horse herd located in the northwestern part of the state.
UC Davis Seeks Recipient Mare Donations
UC Davis is seeking donations of young, healthy mares for its teaching herd to serve as embryo recipients.
Osteochondrosis in Yearlings and Future Racing Performance
The number and severity of lesions present could impact a horse’s future racing performance.
Tick Paralysis Bad News for Horses
One recent study found tick paralysis had a 26% mortality rate in affected Australian horses.
Another British Racehorse Trainer to Face Steroid Charges
Gerard Butler will be charged for using the drug Sungate, which contains the anabolic steroid stanozolol.
Equine Rabies Cases During 2011
Eleven states and Puerto Rico reported 44 rabid equids in 2011.
Lingering Lameness
Is a two-year-old injury a candidate for adipose-derived regenerative stem cell treatment?
Countdown to Summer
June 21 can’t get here soon enough. Even though we’ve had some pretty warm days here in central Kentucky, I’m counting down these last few
Rood & Riddle Buys Saratoga, N.Y., Veterinary Service
Rood & Riddle announced June 3 it has purchased Saratoga Equine Veterinary Service.
Study Evaluates Horses’ Desire to Work
Ever suspect your horse is naturally lazy? Researchers found that horses prefer not to work at all.
Canada EHV-1 Restrictions Partially Lifted
Officials have lifted the restrictions placed on one barn at the Campbellville Training Centre in Ontario.
TOBA Breeding Clinic Concludes in Lexington
Presentations topics ranged from the physiological details of reproduction and foaling to diets and nutrition.
USEF to Webcast June 3 Town Hall Meeting
The USEF will host a town hall meeting on horse welfare, which will be broadcast live online on June 3.
Equine Gastrointestinal Health Reviewed
Horse owners can take simple steps to help keep their animals’ GI systems functioning optimally.
