Latest News – The Horse
What Does Your Horse’s Stool Say?
Your horse’s fecal production and appearance can be an indicator of good or poor health.
Wellington EHV-1: Two Horses Test Negative
Two horses previously housed in FEI stabling at the PBIEC tested negative for EHV-1 Feb. 28.
Novel Equine Metabolic Syndrome Therapies
In this UK Lecture Series video, Dr. Amanda Adams defines equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), explains how the EMS horse is more than “just a fat horse,” and presents new treatment and management approaches for this ever-expanding equine condition.
Endophyte-Infected Fescue Seeds’ Effects on Equine Exercise Recovery
Researchers say endophyte-infected tall fescue seed consumption could negatively affect exercise recovery.
Weathering Winter
This winter has been a wild one for some areas of the country. A few weeks ago, I watched The Weather Channel for hours on end
Neurologic EHV-1 Identified in Quebec Horse
A Canadian Horse mare was euthanized before testing positive for EHV-1. More than 50 horses are quarantined.
Accused SAU Horse Thief Gets Change of Trial Venue
A woman accused of taking part in the SAU horse thefts has won a change of venue for her trial on the charges.
Hind-Limb Flexion Test Times Compared (AAEP 2012)
In this particular study, the 5- and 60-second flexions did not yield the same results.
Florida EHV-1: Additional Horses Confirmed Positive
Five additional cases of EHV-1 have been confirmed in connection with the HITS circuit in Ocala, Fla.
Two Additional Utah Horses Confirmed EHV-1 Positive
Two additional horses have tested EHV-1 positive, bringing the total confirmed count in Utah to four.
Wellington, Fla., Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
The horse tested negative on a nasal PCR swab, but positive for EHV-1 on a blood test.
Equine Herpesvirus-1 Refresher
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones gives us a refresher on equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1)
Lessons in Prepurchase Exams
Four years ago, before putting pen to paper and signing a bill of sale indicating I’d waived my right to have a prepurchase exam performed
EHV-1 Confirmed in Utah Horses
The state veterinarian has issued a quarantine in Cache County following confirmation of EHV-1 cases.
Laboratory Advances Improve Equine Doping Testing
Metabolomics and transcriptomics can provide a sort of “history” of drugs that have been in a horse’s body.
Post-Colic Surgery Stent Bandage Prevents Incisional Infection (AAEP 2012)
One researcher says a stent bandage appears to create an ideal environment for incisional healing.
