Latest News – The Horse
Ice Blanket Keeps Stabled Horses Cool in Hot, Humid Environments
Researchers have determined an ice blanket might be more effective for cooling horses than water or fans.
Equine Respiratory Biosurveillance: What Have We Learned?
Since 2008 the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine and Merck Animal Health have worked to cultivate a strong biosurveillance program.
18 New VSV-Affected Premises in California
The premises are located in Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Orange counties.
3 Washington Horses Positive for Influenza
The horses reside in Snohomish County and recently traveled to an event.
Interpreting Imaging of the Equine Neck
Neck pain in horses can be difficult to diagnose; clinical signs might not match what’s seen on imaging. Learn how vets interpret findings and develop a treatment plan.
Equine Influenza at 6 Quebec Facilities
The horses are located in MRC Pierre-de-Saurel, MRC Bécancour, MRC Joliette, MRC Les Maskoutains, and Trois-Rivières.
Nutritional Management of Horses With PSSM
Choosing a diet that is low in starch and sugar can help reduce excess muscle glycogen storage in horses with PSSM.
Equine Piroplasmosis: Is Your Horse at Risk?
Certain groups of U.S. horses are at risk of acquiring this blood- and tick-borne foreign animal disease.
California Vesicular Stomatitis Update
Eighteen new affected premises have been identified in Riverside, San Diego and San Bernadino Counties, bringing the total number to 44.
5 California Horses Positive for EHV
The horses reside in Stanislaus County, where 28 additional horses are confirmed.
Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Gastric ulcers in horses can be challenging to identify and, in many cases, treat, but proper management practices can help reduce their occurrence.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Puncture Wounds in Horses
They might appear minor on the surface, but puncture wounds can involve dangerous underlying damage and infection. Here’s what you need to know about these injuries.
Horse Trainer or Behaviorist: What’s the Difference?
Drs. Camie Heleski and Jenny Biehunko explain the differences between a horse trainer, an animal behaviorist, and a veterinary behaviorist.
Managing the Itchy Horse
In this episode learn about treating sweet itch, dealing with hair loss in itchy horses, and managing EMS and allergies, among other topics. Sponsored by KineticVet.
Equine Influenza Confirmed in Alberta
Two horses in Mountain View County are positive and under voluntary quarantine.
Study: PRP Gel Accelerates Skin Wound Healing in Horses
Speeding up wound healing helped reduce the risk of infections and sepsis in rescue horses with skin wounds.
