Erica Larson, News Editor
Erica Larson, News Editor, holds a degree in Journalism with an external specialty in Equine Science from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and hs dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddleseat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in three-day eventing with her OTTB, Dorado. Erica enjoys photography in her spare time.
Articles by Erica Larson
Cardiorespiratory Causes of Poor Equine Performance
August 17, 2012
In order for a horse to reach his athletic potential, his cardiorespiratory system must function properly. Read More
Kentucky Reports Third WNV-Positive Horse of 2012
August 17, 2012
An unvaccinated 16-month-old Tennessee Walking Horse colt from Warren County tested positive today. Read More
Central Washington Wildfire Threatens Area Horses
August 15, 2012
More than 100 horses have been evacuated from areas affected by a wildfire raging in central Washington, Read More
Miniature Horses Designated as Service Animals in Illinois
August 15, 2012
Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill into law Tuesday designating Miniature Horses as recognized service animals. Read More
'Cup' Feeder Slows Horses' Consumption Rate, Reduces Waste
August 14, 2012
Researchers found that a specially designed feeder can slow horses' rate of consumption and reduce feed waste. Read More
Kentucky's Second Equine WNV Case of 2012 Confirmed
August 14, 2012
The affected horse--an 18-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse from Laurel County--had no WNV vaccination history. Read More
Leptospirosis Confirmed in Kentucky Weanling
August 13, 2012
Veterinarians from Hagyard Equine Medical Center have confirmed leptospirosis in a Thoroughbred weanling. Read More
New Treatment for Equine Bone Fragility Disorder Evaluated
August 10, 2012
Zoledronate appears effective in improving clinical signs associated with bone fragility disorder. Read More
Canadian Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2012, Issued
August 10, 2012
The CFIA has released a report on equine infectious diseases in Canada during the second quarter of 2012. Read More
Olympic Modern Pentathletes Getting Ready to Ride
August 10, 2012
Forty competition horses and 15 training horses remain in Greenwhich Park for the modern pentathlon. Read More
New Mexico Vesicular Stomatitis: Emergency Rule Approved
August 10, 2012
The current outbreak began in late April when two horses in Otero County tested positive for the disease. Read More
Equine Rabies Refresher
August 09, 2012
Equine rabies is invariably fatal once contracted, but preventable if proper steps are taken. Read More
Radiographic Fetlock Abnormalities in Barrel Racing Horses
August 08, 2012
Nearly 50% of high-performance barrel racers evaluated showed radiographic changes in their fetlock joints. Read More
Iowa's First Two Equine WNV Cases of 2012 Confirmed
August 08, 2012
Two horses from Johnson County, Iowa, have tested positive for West Nile virus. Read More
California Confirms Fourth Equine WNV Case of 2012
August 06, 2012
The 3-year-old unvaccinated filly from Fresno County is recovering, the CDFA said. Read More
Kentucky Confirms First Equine WNV Case of 2012
August 03, 2012
The affected horse was not vaccinated against WNV and has since been euthanized. Read More
Understanding Equine Movement Disorders
August 02, 2012
More research is needed to fully understand equine movement disorders such as shivers and stringhalt. Read More
Two More Equine West Nile Cases Confirmed in California
August 02, 2012
All three confirmed WNV cases were unvaccinated, the CDFA reported. Read More
Diagnosing and Managing Tetanus and Botulism in Horses
July 31, 2012
Vaccination reduces horses' risk of contracting tetanus and botulism, two often-fatal diseases. Read More
California Confirms First Equine WNV Case of 2012
July 31, 2012
The 2-year-old unvaccinated filly began displaying severe neurologic signs was euthanized. Read More
Researchers Seeking Horse Owner Help in Laminitis Study
July 30, 2012
Researchers are asking for horse owners' help identifying suitable acute laminitis cases for research. Read More
New Mexico Equine Vesicular Stomatitis Case Count Rises
July 27, 2012
More than 20 vesicular stomatitis cases have now been confirmed in New Mexico horses. Read More
Nutrition, Genetics, and Equine Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
July 26, 2012
Researchers recently identified links between equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (NAD), nutrition, and genetics. Read More
Identifying and Managing Acute Rhabdomyolysis in Horses
July 25, 2012
Understanding equine acute rhabdomyolysis can help ensure affected horses receive appropriate veterinary care. Read More
Ky. Council Discusses Voluntary Equine Rescue Certifications
July 25, 2012
The council discussed voluntary certifications for rescue and retirement facilities in the commonwealth. Read More
