Tag: equine
EHM detected in Pennsylvania not linked to Waco outbreak
Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy was reported Nov. 27 in horses at a farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. State ag officials said there were no known links to the EHM outbreak that began at a barrel racing event in Waco, Texas.
Concern grows as more horses test positive for neurological disease
Local stables and arenas in Ohio and Pennsylvania are tightening up safety measures as concerns grow over an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy, or EHM.
Ohio harness driver dies after accident at western Pennsylvania track
Hunter Myers, 27, a native of Williamsport, Ohio, died after a crash at The Meadows, in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
What’s that sound? Respiratory distress in horses
Sarah Gray, a boarded equine surgeon at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, shares her expertise on equine respiratory cases.
Online equine classes are offered by Ohio State ATI
The online equine courses planned for the spring semester at Ohio State ATI in Wooster, Ohio, are horse health and disease and horse breeding and selection.
West Nile virus confirmed in Ohio horses
The Ohio Department of Agriculture confirmed the first two positive cases this year of West Nile virus in Ohio horses.
Eastern equine encephalitis confirmed in Ohio horse
Ohio Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey confirmed one case of Eastern equine encephalitis in a horse in Ashtabula County.
Spring management tips for your horse pasture
Spring can be a tricky time to manage horse pastures with melting snow and spring rains. However, you can use these tips to optimize yours.
Paulina Oleinik gets a ‘kick’ out of Penn State Horse Barn...
Paulina Oleinik, a senior in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, shares her experiences as a live-in employee at the Penn State Horse Barn.
Kentucky hosts equine showcase
The University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host the 8th annual UK Equine Showcase Jan. 25-26.
