Latest News – The Horse
Group, Pasture Living Might Improve Horses’ Learning Ability
Horses that live in group pasture settings showed an increased ability to learn human cues, regardless of their relationship to the person.
Exercise Amplifies Glandular Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Exercise significantly affects risk of gastric ulcer development in horses, particularly in the glandular region, which underscores the need for management precautions.
WNV Confirmed in Four Colorado Counties
Horses in Conejos, Elbert, El Paso and Fremont counties are positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Clallam County.
Researchers Explore Spirulina Supplementation for Horses
Spirulina might be a beneficial supplement for horses due to its protective effect seen in other species’ joint cartilage.
Do Back Radiographs Have a Place in Equine Prepurchase Exams?
Radiographs can advise buyers and their veterinarians about pathologies that might pose a threat to the horse’s future soundness.
Florida Quarter Horse Tests Positive for EEE
A Quarter Horse in Jackson County was euthanized after developing EEE.
New York Horse Positive for EEE
An unvaccinated mare in St. Lawrence County was confirmed positive for EEE and is now deceased.
Ontario Colt Positive for EEE
An unvaccinated yearling in Lanark County was euthanized after contracting EEE.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Fragile Foal Syndrome
Researchers used AI to analyze horse conformation and detected differences between fragile foal syndrome carriers and noncarriers that might have performance implications.
Palm Beach Warmblood Positive for Strangles
A Hanoverian mare in Palm Beach County is positive for strangles.
Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram for Assessing Lameness, Saddle Fit
The RHpE can be used to help detect musculoskeletal pain in horses caused by limb lameness and poor saddle fit.
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Nevada
The National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed Nevada’s 2023 index case of vesicular stomatitis in White Pine County.
Do Horses Need Forage in Their Diet?
Is it safe to feed your horse alfalfa pellets and grain alone? An equine nutritionist weighs in on the subject.
Diagnosing and Treating Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Everything you need to know about glandular and squamous gastric ulcers in horses, from clinical signs to treatment.
EIA Confirmed in British Columbia
Three horses in Cariboo Subdivision C are positive for EIA.
