Equine-Related News

Penn State's Horse Judging Team Places Fourth at All American Quarter Horse Congress

Team performs well in competition with colleges and universities from around the country.

Fall Hazards -- Fallen Leaves

Because we are so short on pasture grass and hay this fall, horse owners are looking for alternative forage sources. Owners beware, there are a few things you DO NOT want to do.

National Hay Shortage Problems

Agriculture experts around the country are warning hay farmers and buyers to watch for scams amid at feed shortage and resulting high prices.

Rare horse disease surfaces in Manatee

Blood and tissue testing of a 7-year-old gelding euthanized after a three-week illness confirmed a diagnosis of equine piroplasmosis or EP.

Spread The Word On Owning Responsibly

The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is asking breed registries, equine organizations, state associations and individual horse owners and service providers to spread the word to "Own Responsibly."

The Unwanted Horse Coalition produces helpful information for the nation's horse owners.

Three EIA-Positives Found in Indiana; Horse Owners Advised to Test Animals Regularly

Horse owners and veterinarians should watch their horses, mules, donkeys and other equine closely for any unusual disease symptoms, in light of a cluster of recent positive cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA).

UHC Continues to Compile List of Facilities to Accept Horses

Winter Care For Your Horse

Posted 09-Oct-07 Water for the horse during cold weather is too often overlooked. The water may freeze up making it inaccessible to the horse. Mature horses need about 10 gallons of water a day.

Pat Comerford Receives Gamma Sigma Delta Faculty Award

Pat Comerfored and eight undergraduates were inducted into the Gamma Sigma Delta honorary society.

Staniar Joins Penn State Equine Faculty

Staniar brings a strong background and wide experience in the Thoroughbred industry, and will provide leadership in both research and undergraduate programs.

Equine West Nile Virus (WNV) Update 2007

As of September 11, Montana and California had reported the highest number of equine West Nile Virus (WNV) cases in the United States.

New Nutrient Requirements of Horses (6th Edition) Published

A free online computer program is available that helps users determine nutrient requirements of the horse.

USDA Approves New MicroChip for Equine Identification

Microchips are a valuable tool to the equine industry to identify horses, whether as proof of ownership if lost or stolen, or to identify horses in breeding or boarding operations, competitions or domestic and international travel.

Up-Date on Equine Piroplasmosis 2008

Equine piroplasmosis is considered a foreign animal disease; the United States has screened all imported horses for piroplasmosis for nearly 30 years.

2009 Pennsylvania State Horse Show

The 50th annual Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show featured 896 youth with 999 horses and a recognition of volunteers and 4-H'ers who have participated over the years.

Equine Herpes Virus-1: What You Should Know

US Will Start Microchipping Throughbred Racehorses

The microchipping of thoroughbreds in the US is set to begin, with the Jockey Club now offering microchips for sale. Microchips are not currently a requirement for thoroughbred registration and participation is voluntary.

Student Takes the Reins

Woolam hopes her love for event planning will turn into a career in promoting agriculture outside the classroom.