Latest News – The Horse

Equine Gait Analysis Takes Step Forward
Researchers used sensors to measure a horse’s movements and quantify limb movement outside a gait laboratory.

California Eases Coggins Test Requirement
The requirement for a negative Coggins test for horses entering the state changed from six months to one year.

Frequent Feeding Reduces Group-Housed Horses’ Aggression
More frequent forage feedings for group-housed horses could lead to a balance between feeding and resting.
Performance Horse Nutrition Subject of Sept. KENA Meeting
Laurie Lawrence, PhD, will present “Selecting The Best Nutrition For Your Performance Horse.”
BLM to Conduct Drought-Related Wild Horse Gathers in Nevada
The BLM intends to relocate 180 wild horses threatened by severe drought to off-range facilities.

Accessory Sex Glands in Geldings: Establishing the Norm
Geldings can still develop problems in the reproductive tract, particularly in the accessory sex glands.
Equine Guelph Offers eWorkshops
Equine Guelph has launched several new programs including the introduction of three eWorkshops.
Hearing on Motorized Vehicle Use for Wild Horse Management
The Idaho BLM will hold a hearing to discuss motor vehicle use in wild horse management operations.

Prostaglandins for Controlling Mares’ Estrous Cycles
Learn how administering prostaglandins can help breeders improve their mares’ chances of becoming pregnant.
EEE Confirmed in Maryland Horse
A case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed in a horse in Worcester County, Md.
Equine Surgeon Cheetham Named First Zweig Research Scientist
The position will fund Cheetham?s research into diagnosing and treating recurrent laryngeal paralysis.
EEE Confirmed in Van Buren County, Mich., Mare
An unvaccianted 12-year-old mare from Van Buren County tested positive for EEE.
Hong Kong to Accept Horses Vaccinated Against Hendra
Hong Kong will accept horses vaccinated against hendra virus, according to manufacturer recommendations.
Uniform Drug Reform Discussed in Kentucky
KHRC Medical Director Mary Scollay, DVM, gave an introduction to the Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication Program.

Equine Placentitis Update
Placentitis is the most common cause of late-term abortion and remains challenging to diagnose and treat.

ACVIM 2013 Forum Wrap-Up
Here’s the latest from the country’s largest veterinary internal medicine conference.



