More than 1,150 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Who administers vaccinations to your horse?”

The antihistamine cetirizine has no apparent benefit in treating insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH), reports a group of Swiss researchers led by Lena Olsén from the Division of Pathology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.

Also referred to as sweet itch or summer eczema, IBH is a seasonally recurrent skin disorder caused by a hy

The disqualification of Sapphire at the FEI World Cup Final in Geneva based on findings of hypersensitivity is not intended to punish but to protect, according to officials of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI).

The 14-year-old Belgian warmblood mare, equine partner to two-time Olympic gold medalist McLain Ward (USA), is perfectly sound, has no pain, and re

Historically a rare disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus should be considered an important differential diagnosis in mature or elderly horses and ponies with weight loss and excessive drinking and urinating.

New York City carriage drivers will receive their first fare increase in more than 20 years through a new law passed recently. However, some feel it hasn’t gone far enough in improving conditions for the horses.

“The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) does not support Intro. 35 in its current version,” said Ed Sayres, ASPCA president

A horse that was given only a 2% chance of survival four months ago, following a freak accident, was discharged from the University of Tennessee Equine Hospital April 18.

About 100 well-wishers were present to celebrate Amigo’s recovery. The 10-year-old Arabian endurance horse has been fighting for his life at the UT Equine Hospital since January after a 3-foot-long branch somehow pierced hi

A bill that allows individuals who are not licensed veterinarians to float horses’ teeth if they meet state certification requirements became law in Oklahoma April 16, when Gov. Brad Henry signed HB 3202.

The measure also amends the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act to allow horse owners and their employees to buy and administer veterinary prescription sedatives sometimes used in teeth-floati

Experts in Kentucky report that eastern tent caterpillar numbers are up for the third consecutive year, although populations vary from location to location.

According to Lee Townsend, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture entomologist, now is the time to check wild cherry and related trees for eastern tent caterpillar activity to determine whether management is necessary.

Feed manufacturer Purina Mills recalled two lots of its Strategy Professional Formula GX horse feed April 16 after metal fragments were discovered in certain 50-pound bags of the products.

The FEI reported that Sapphire, the horse ridden by McLain Ward (USA), has been eliminated from the second round of the FEI World Cup Final in Geneva, Switzerland, and disqualified from the rest of the event following a positive hypersensitivity test. The horse was selected for thermography testing on its legs Friday, April 16.

Tiz Chrome, a 3-year-old Bob Baffert-trained colt, broke down during a workout at Churchill Downs April 18 and had to be euthanized. Exercise rider Dana Barnes was aboard the son of Tiznow. She was not injured in the mishap.

According to John Asher of Churchill Downs, Tiz Chrome broke down while traveling around the the far turn, fracturing his left front sesamoid.

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The Harness Racing Museum and United States Trotting Association will hold the second Equine Job Fair April 28 from 5-8 p.m EDT at the Museum located at 240 Main Street in Goshen, N.Y. The job fair isn’t breed-specific, organizers said.

The event is free and open to anyone seeking or offering a job in the horse world. Participating employers can be seeking to fill current or f

Driving or taking a train through Kent, England, might surprise you in the future. The BBC News reports that permission has been granted to built a 164-foot white horse beside the A2 dual carriageway that will also be visible from Eurostar trains.

The Gravesham Borough Council approved the Ebbsfleet Landmark Project at a planning meeting April 14. The horse will be a replica of a

The University of Kentucky women’s polo team topped three other teams at the United States Polo Association National Intercollegiate Championships April 5 through 10 in Charlottesville, Va., to capture its first national title.