Latest News – The Horse
Horses Positive for Strangles in Washington and Wisconsin
The two horses reside in King County, Washington, and Green County, Wisconsin.
Minnesota Mare Positive for West Nile Virus
The unvaccinated mare was in Kandiyohi County.
Tennessee Horse Positive for Potomac Horse Fever
The mare resides in Wayne County.
Healthful Horse Barns
Consider these horse health- and safety-oriented design aspects when building or renovating your barn.
Three South Carolina Horses Positive for EIA
The horses in Barnwell and Berkeley counties had been in contact with each other.
The Horse, Sweet PDZ Stall Freshener Team Up for Healthy Barn Awareness Week
Find resources on using management strategies to keep your horses healthy during the week of Aug. 1 on TheHorse.com.
Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Clallam County.
What To Feed Old Horses
Age is just a number, but age-related horse health and nutritional challenges are very real. Here are 6 tips to help you formulate the optimal diet for your horse’s golden years.
The Top 5 Signs and Factors Flagging an Ulcery Horse
Horses with gastric ulcers might appear thin and not perform as well as they used to. But many others never show any outward signs.
Biomarkers for Equine Athletes
How can biomarkers be used to help improve performance and reduce injury risk in horses?
Probiotics in Horses
The potential benefits of probiotics and how to choose the right product.
Pine Allergy Prevention
Lara Tomich, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, says reducing pine in the affected horse’s immediate environment is key to preventing allergies.
Keeping Your Horse Hydrated
Facts about equine hydration and how to ensure your horse gets the water his body needs.
Wisconsin Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Shawano County.
To Bathe or Not to Bathe?
You’re unlikely to overbathe an allergy-prone horse with the correct treatments, says an equine dermatologist.
Feeding the Young Horse in Training
Young horses in work have different nutritional needs than their adult counterparts.
