by Editor | Dec 2, 2024 | Equine
Source: Colorado State University News Hawke, a seven-year-old horse, sustained severe fetlock injuries during an emergency evacuation amid the Alexander Mountain Fire. After initial stabilization by on-site veterinarians, he underwent advanced treatment at CSU’s... read more
by Editor | Nov 27, 2024 | Equine
Source: Morning Ag Clips Two horses in Spokane County, Washington, have died from the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), prompting the Washington State Department of Agriculture to issue warnings and implement quarantines. The virus, which causes... read more
by Editor | May 21, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Equine
Source: EquiManagement Equine grass sickness (EGS) is a devastating disease with an 80% mortality rate, affecting both wild and domesticated equids worldwide. It damages the autonomic nervous system, leading to severe health issues like liver damage, heart damage,... read more
by Editor | May 12, 2024 | Animal Health News, Equine
Source: The Horse Diagnostic tests are crucial for detecting and managing infectious diseases in horses, enabling veterinarians to quickly and effectively respond to various conditions. These tests, including clinical chemistry, hematology, serology, immunologic... read more
by Editor | Mar 26, 2024 | Animal Health News, Equine
Source: dvm360 Cedrick Harvey brought his cherished American Paint Horse, Koche, to Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine due to recurring colic symptoms. Despite being healthy until March 2023, Koche began exhibiting signs of pain. Local veterinarians... read more
by Editor | Mar 22, 2024 | Animal Health News, Equine
Source: dvm360 North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine achieved a milestone recently by performing extensive corneal surgery on Myra, a Dutch warmblood horse, after she suffered an eye injury during her relocation to the U.S.. Initially... read more
by Editor | Mar 19, 2024 | Animal Health News, Equine
Source: WSMV4 A horse in Cocke County, Tennessee, tested positive for rabies after being euthanized due to neurological symptoms. This marks the second case of rabies in horses within the state in the last five months, according to State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty.... read more
by Editor | Mar 9, 2024 | Animal Health News, Equine
Source: KTTN Researchers at Colorado State University are delving into the progression of osteoarthritis in horses to potentially aid humans with similar conditions arising from joint injuries. Dr. Lynn Pezzanite and her team aim to identify markers of osteoarthritis... read more
by Editor | Feb 17, 2024 | Agriculture, Equine
Source: AgriLife Today Grace Parks, a junior Animal Science major at Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, hails from Vermont but has embraced the opportunities in Texas. With a goal to attend Veterinary school and specialize in reproduction, Parks... read more
by Editor | Nov 28, 2023 | Equine, News
Source: BingUNews The Kali’s Klubhouse: iTalk with Horses program, a community initiative through Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, utilizes equine-assisted therapy to aid speech and language development in children. The six-week program, entirely... read more
by Editor | Nov 13, 2023 | Animal Health Industry, Equine
Source: Farm Progress This article emphasizes the importance of separating 2-year-old heifers and thin cows from the main herd during the winter-feeding period on beef farms. Three-year-olds may also benefit from this separation as they are still growing. These... read more
