Latest News – The Horse
No New EIA Cases Found in Britain
Tests were carried out after a horse in England tested positive for the disease in October 2012.
Top Medicine Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
Dr. Stephen Reed recaps studies on endocrinology, neurologic and muscle disorders, foal health, and more.
AVA: Hendra Virus in South Australia No Surprise to Vets
The organization stresses the need for horse owners across the country to have their horses vaccinated.
Purdue to Host Horseman’s Education Forum
Scheduled lecture topics include MRI and CT, ocular emergencies, foal care, and senior horse care and more.
BLM Board Member Describes Wild Horse, Burro Management (AAEP 2012)
One veterinarian provides insight on BLM wild horse and burro project and the challenges it faces.
BLM to Begin Swasey Wild Horse Gather in Utah
The BLM plans to gather an estimated 262 wild horses, some of which will be re-released after the roundup.
Revised Immigration Rule Could Benefit Horse Industry
A new federal immigration rule will benefit the horse industry, the National HBPA said Jan. 28.
Understanding the OIE’s Role in Disease Prevention
The World Organization for Animal Health?s (OIE) standards help prevent the spread of infectious disease.
New BLM Policies Address Mustang Welfare, Roundup Transparency
The BLM says the new policy directives were developed in response to public concern about animal welfare.
Fact Sheet: Rhodococcus equi
Rhodococcus equi is well known for its ability to cause severe pneumonia in young foals, but it can also cause septic arthritis (infection of joints), osteomyelitis (infection of bones), neonatal diarrhea (enterocolitis), and more.
Joint Supplement Choices
Nutraceuticals such as joint supplements have become popular preventative therapies for equine osteoarthritis.
TheHorse.com Named Finalist in 2013 ESMAs
TheHorse.com is a finalist in four categories for the 2013 PagePlay Equestrian Social Media Awards (ESMAs).
UT Veterinary College Offers Horse Health Lectures for Owners
Lecture topics will include parasite control, equine first aid, arthritis, prepurchase examinations, and more.
BLM Offers Reward in Burro Poaching Incident
The perpetrators unlawfully killed a burro, harvested the meat, and left the carcass in the desert.
The Problem Mare: Monitoring High-Risk Pregnancies
Keep a close watch on mares at risk for not carrying a foal to term.
Making Sense of Laminitis
Farriers and veterinarians discuss ways to work together to treat laminitis–a devastating hoof disease.
