Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE Treatment Now Offered at Equine Medical Center
February 2, 2026 Comments Off on Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE Treatment Now Offered at Equine Medical Center
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering. Horse owners battling stubborn sarcoids and melanomas have a new option: a tumor-destroying technology that allows most horses to remain standing during treatment, eliminating the violent muscle contractions induced […]
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Posted by Mark Andrews, Equine Science Update: Researchers led by Plotine Jardat, working with colleagues from the Institut Français du Cheval et de l’Équitation and several French research institutions, conducted a study to explore whether horses can detect and respond to emotional information carried in human body odours. The work focused on olfactory communication, a […]
Continue reading …Hagyard Equine Medical Institute to Expand Equine-only Ophthalmology Services beyond Central Kentucky
January 26, 2026 Comments Off on Hagyard Equine Medical Institute to Expand Equine-only Ophthalmology Services beyond Central Kentucky
Looks to address shortage of veterinary ophthalmologists that impacts availability and wait times for eye care, especially in rural areas. Lexington, KY: In response to the growing shortage of equine veterinarians in the U.S., Hagyard Equine Medical Institute announced a formal expansion of its equine eyecare services beginning in 2026. The Hagyard veterinary team includes Dr. Stephanie […]
Continue reading …Commissioner Miller Urges Heightened Animal Surveillance as Screwworm Cases Move Closer to Texas
January 23, 2026 Comments Off on Commissioner Miller Urges Heightened Animal Surveillance as Screwworm Cases Move Closer to Texas
For Immediate Release January 22, 2026 AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued a statement following a confirmation by Mexico’s animal health authority, SENASICA, of new active cases of New World screwworm in the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas. The latest detections bring the total number of reported cases to 16, with 13 cases […]
Continue reading …Help Your Horse Weather the Cold Snap
January 22, 2026 Comments Off on Help Your Horse Weather the Cold Snap
As much of the U.S. braces for blizzards and arctic air, check out facts to help your horse from University of Minnesota Equine Extension Program: Arctic air is at our doorstep, and that means it’s time to take a few extra steps to keep our horses comfortable and healthy. Here are some practical tips to […]
Continue reading …FDA Approves First Generic Drug for Control of Clinical Signs of Equine Cushing’s Disease
January 20, 2026 Comments Off on FDA Approves First Generic Drug for Control of Clinical Signs of Equine Cushing’s Disease
January 9, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zygolide (pergolide tablets) for the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) in horses. PPID is also known as Equine Cushing’s Disease, an endocrine condition affecting the pituitary gland of horses. Zygolide contains the same active ingredient (pergolide) as the […]
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The American Association of Equine Practitioners offers some sage advice for settling in a new horse: Bringing a new equine companion home can be a very exciting experience; however, it doesn’t come without its challenges and stresses as you try to help your new friend “fit in.” Horses go through a good deal of stress […]
Continue reading …AAEP Presents: Foaling 101: Essential Preparation and Neonatal Care for Horse Owners
January 13, 2026 Comments Off on AAEP Presents: Foaling 101: Essential Preparation and Neonatal Care for Horse Owners
Brought to you by the Horse Owner Education Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. This is a recording of a webinar presented on Feb. 12, 2025. Join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Chelsea Folmar and Taylor Huffman for a webinar discussion that will help you prepare for the foaling season. Learn how to create […]
Continue reading …How to Prepare a Foaling Stall with Limelite Show Horses & 831 Ranch
January 12, 2026 Comments Off on How to Prepare a Foaling Stall with Limelite Show Horses & 831 Ranch
Foaling season 2026 is here, and the importance of disinfecting a newborn foal’s stall is a priority! Watch as trainer Brian Henry of Limelite Show Horses and 831 Ranch in Loma, Colorado, for their preferred methods of preparing and disinfecting the foaling stall. Thank you to the team for the wonderful instructional video! Check out […]
Continue reading …What to Expect When You’re Expecting (a Foal!)
January 12, 2026 Comments Off on What to Expect When You’re Expecting (a Foal!)
From AAEP: FOALING SEASON IS UPON US! Do you have any mares due soon? Here’s what to expect when you’re expecting (a foal): 🐴 If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you’re almost there. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uncomplicated. However, being a prepared and informed owner will help […]
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