Latest News – The Horse
TRH Stimulation Test Timing Critical for PPID Diagnosis
Researcher: Blood sample timing is key when using TRH stimulation to help diagnose PPID.
Saskatchewan Mare Positive for Equine Infectious Anemia
The horse tested positive after being stabled with another infected horse.
Donkey Positive for EHV in Washington
A donkey purchased by a rescue was confirmed positive for EHV in Okanogan County.
Bacterial Meningitis: A Rare Risk of Equine Dental Problems
A mare that underwent cheek tooth extraction and sinus surgery beat the odds and survived bacterial meningitis resulting from the procedure.
Feeding Endurance Horses
Feeding hard-working endurance horses is as much art as it is science. Our sources walk you through an endurance horse’s diet, from conditioning to post-race.
Watch Out For Wasps in Horse Barns, Sheds
Find out why wasps might be more aggressive in late summer and how to deter them from moving in to your horse barn.
The Best Way to Cool Your Horse? Hydration.
Water and electrolytes are key to minimizing heat stress and dehydration, and continuous application of 60-78.8 F water is best for cooling.
10 Resources for Promoting and Maintaining Equine Joint Health
Top articles about keeping horses’ joints healthy so they can do their job comfortably. Sponsored by Bimeda.
Michigan Mare Positive for Strangles
One mare tested positive for strangles in Jackson County, and 17 horses were exposed.
Two Potomac Horse Fever Cases in Tennessee
The affected horses resided on private facilities in DeKalb and Rutherford counties.
Earthworms Might Be Critical Reservoir for Disease-Causing R. equi
Eliminate the feces of R.-equi-infected foals on the farm, which reduces the bacteria the earthworms consume.
The Equine Intestinal Microbiome
Keep the horse’s microbiome healthy by mimicking the lifestyle maintained by wild horses.
What Does it Mean When a Horse’s Hock Is ‘Fused’?
Osteoarthritis in horses’ hocks can lead to joint fusion. For some affected horses, this might be a good thing. Find out why.
Florida Gelding Positive for Strangles
A Thoroughbred gelding in Lee County tested positive on June 30.
Two Florida Horses Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
A Mustang mare in Polk County and a Quarter Horse filly in Bradford County both tested positive.
Horse Shows EHV Clinical Signs After Leaving Colorado Horse Park
Horses that have been at the Colorado Horse Park should be monitored after a recent potential EHV case.
