Latest News – The Horse
Delaware WNV-Positive Horse Recovers
A second Delaware horse has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), but has recovered.
Connecticut Confirms First Equine EEE Case of 2013
A 2-year-old Miniature Horse from Griswold was euthanized before testing positive for the disease.
Amino Acid Requirements for Horses
Learn about the 21 different amino acids your horse needs to build proteins in his body.
Tips for Developing a Firewise Evacuation Plan
Wildfire can quickly become a real threat to rural landowners and when horses are involved, action needs to be taken quickly to save the lives of your animals and reduce property damage.
Adequan Slowly Returning to Market
While Adequan IM has slowly begun returning to the market, the drug will remain in short supply for a time.
Rood & Riddle Expanding Veterinary Services in New York
The new clinic is located in Saratoga Springs and will be known as Saratoga Equine: A Rood & Riddle Hospital.
Univ. of Missouri Extension to Host Equine Short Course
The University of Missouri Extension will host an equine short course on Oct. 3, 8, and 10.
Poll Recap: Colic Surgery Experiences
Most voters–421, or 73%–indicated they’ve never taken a horse to colic surgery.
Choosing an Antibiotic for Use in Foals
Learn how vets can treat sick foals effectively without adding to the antibiotic-resistant bacteria problem.
Australian Racing Board Announces Ban on Anabolic Steroids
Officials announced the total ban on anabolic steroid use, both in and out of competition, on Sept 16.
BEVA Introduces Internship Program to Support Graduates
The program is designed to help students navigate the opportunities available after graduation as an intern.
Greene Named 2013 Equine Science Award Winner
Betsy Greene, PhD, from the University of Vermont, recently received the 2013 Equine Science Award.
Encouraging Horses to Drink
How can I encourage my horse to drink?
Mules Rule Over Horses, Donkeys in Spatial Cognition Tests
Mules appear to have a faster capacity to navigate around objects than horses and donkeys, researchers say.
BEVA has Busiest Year Yet Supporting the Industry
The past year has been one of the busiest in the British Equine Veterinary Association’s (BEVA) history.
Nominations Sought for USEF Awards
The deadline to submit nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award and Pegasus Medal of Honor is Sept. 23.
