Latest News – The Horse
Illinois EHV-1: Horses Recovering at Boarding Stable
Three horses were euthanized at the EHV-1 affected farm while the remaining affected horses are recovering.
Researchers Review Equine Sarcoidosis Cases
Seek a sarcoidosis diagnosis before starting treatments that might be useless or painful for your horse.
2013 Road to the Horse Training Competition Wraps Up
Officials crowned Guy McLean (AUS) Road to the Horse Champion for the second consecutive year.
Diagnostics (AAEP Convention 2012)
Learn about diagnostic testing for insulin issues, lyme disease, L. intracellularis, and respiratory conditions.
Hoof Care and Disease (AAEP Convention 2012)
Learn about club feet, localizing pain, hoof biomechanics, and the role radiographs play in farriery.
Ocala EHV-1: Four More Quarantines Released
Officials released four additional EHV-1 quarantines connected to the HITS facility in Ocala on March 20.
Keep Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) In Mind
Horses worldwide face a serious threat from equine herpesvirus (EHV), a common cause of respiratory disease.
Remember WNV, EEE in Horses’ Spring Vaccines
As the spring vaccination season approaches, consider have horses vaccinated against WNV and EEE.
Stallion Fertility
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones discusses stallion fertility and stallion breeding exams.
Deworming Equine Seniors
I could myself very lucky that Dorado has always been very agreeable to dewormingÑthe most objection he ever gives is simple flipped lip and a
Utah EHV-1: Two Quarantines to be Lifted
The Utah state veterinarian’s office plans to lift EHV-1 quarantines at two of seven locations March 20.
State of Nevada, Wild Horse Advocates Reach Agreement
The state of Nevada and wild horse advocates reached an agreement on the sale of “estray” horses.
Second Quebec Horse Euthanized Due to EHV-1
A second horse was euthanized, but currently no additional horses are showing signs of EHV-1.
Microchip Safety in Horses Evaluated
Researchers are evaluating the effects and usefulness of microchips implanted into horses’ bodies.
2012 Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture
The University of Minnesota’s Dr. Stephanie Valberg discussed exertional rhabdomyolysis (formerly tying up) the 2012 Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art lecture during the 2012 AAEP convention.
Oklahoma Horse Processing Bill Advances
An Oklahoma Senate committee passed a bill aimed at facilitating a horse processing industry in that state.
