Latest News – The Horse

Case Study: Proximal Suspensory Desmopathy
A young Quarter Horse reiner undergoes treatment for a left-hind proximal suspensory ligament injury.

Exploring ‘The 5,500-Year Journey’ With Horses
A horsewoman embarks on a cross-country trip with her horses, from Paris to Florence, to better understand the horse-human connection.

24 Pain Behaviors of the Ridden Horse Documentary Trailer Released
Film delves into how ‘naughty’ horse behavior is often a reflection of underlying musculoskeletal problems.

Partnerships: Do Horses Want What We Want?
A positive horse-human relationship starts with an awareness of shared goals.

WNV-Positive Horse Euthanized in Idaho
The Oneida County gelding had recently returned from Utah.

3rd Equine WNV Case in Florida in 2022
The unvaccinated gelding is recovering in Sarasota County.

Equine Digestive Dilemmas
Equine digestion is full of twists and turns, and a lot can go wrong during the process. Learn how colic, diarrhea, ulcers, and other ailments can affect your horse’s GI tract and what steps to take to optimize his digestive health.

Minnesota Practitioner Appointed AAEP Vice President
The AAEP has appointed sports medicine practitioner Tracy Turner, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR, as 2023 vice president.

Rehabilitation: Electrotherapy for Horses
Practitioners use electrotherapy methods ranging from vibration and lasers to shock wave in equine injury rehabilitation.

Another Colorado Horse Positive for WNV
The Quarter Horse colt lived in Adams County and is now deceased.

2 Florida Horses Positive for EEE
The geldings that resided in Hillsborough County are now deceased.

How To Wrap a Horse’s Hock
Wrapping a hock can be difficult, but these tips from a veterinarian can help.

7th California WNV Case Reported in 2022
The Quarter Horse filly lives in Tulare County.

Managing Laminitic Horses Using Radiographs
A veterinary podiatrist explains how X rays can be a useful tool for managing horses with chronic laminitis.

4 Positive EEE Cases in New York
The equids resided in Oswego and Jefferson counties.

2nd Florida Horse Positive for WNV in 2022
The mare resides in Manatee County and is recovering.