Infection of pregnant mares with pathogenic leptospires can result in abortion; stillbirth; live, nonviable foals; and, rarely, viable foals.
Leading rhinitis researchers share the latest developments regarding this respiratory-disease-causing virus.
Researchers identified longer race distances, low ambient temperatures, 20 or more lifetime starts, and bar shoes as EIPH risk factors in an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse population.
Utah law enforcement authorities are hoping the public can help identify whoever is responsible for shooting and killing four Davis County horses.
Estimate, the 2013 Ascot Gold Cup winner belonging to Queen Elizabeth II, has tested positive for the banned substance morphine, Buckingham Palace announced July 22.
The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission is working with LGS laboratory in Lexington, Kentucky, to facilitate quicker turnaround for equine drug test results.
If you’ve got porcupines in your area, your horse could end up in a prickly situation similar to the one an 11-month-old Andalusian filly found herself in: having two colic surgeries after swallowing a porcupine quill.
Additional horses residing in Bastrop, Travis, and Guadalupe counties have tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS).
As authorities probe the possible dehydration-related deaths of 10 horses, learn why water is crucial to horses’ health.
A Minnesota man is facing animal cruelty charges connected to the deaths of two foals and two older horses.
Of the 872 respondents, 498 (57%) said their current veterinarian was recommended by a friend or fellow equestrian.
Eric Mitchell, editorial director and editor-in-chief of The Blood-Horse, shares his thoughts on tracks switching from synthetic surfaces back to dirt footing, and a promise to keep racehorses safe.
Veterinarians Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS; Edward H. Fallon, DVM; and A. Gary Lavin, VMD, will be honored by the Thoroughbred Club of America at its 83rd testimonial dinner at Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington, Kentucky, Sept. 28.
A horse owner wonders if there’s any danger using drugs that have past their expiration dates.
Find out what researchers know and what they don’t about the three recently described hepatitis viruses in horses.
Iowa law enforcement authorities hope a $1,000 cash reward will help identify whoever shot a 14-month-old Johnson County horse.
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