Latest News – The Horse

Florida Horse Positive for EEE
The Miniature Horse that tested positive for EEE has been euthanized.

My Horse Has Diarrhea and Won’t Eat—Now What?
Discover why supportive care and dietary management are paramount for positive outcomes in acute colitis cases.

Managing Your Horse’s Allergies
Learn to keep your allergy-prone horse comfortable in this archived recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.

Fluid Therapy: A Life-Saving Measure
Learn how fluid therapy enhances horses’ recovery from life-threatening diseases by correcting dehydration and shock.

Ohio Horse Positive for EHV
The affected horse resides in Medina County.

Glandular Ulcers Might Be Linked to Long-Retained Food in Stomach
Researchers found high concentrations of Sarcina, a bacterium associated with poor gastric emptying, in horses’ glandular lesions.

How To Help Your Horse Lose Weight
A careful approach to nutrition and exercise can help you keep your horse at an ideal weight.

Two Texas Horses Test Positive for EIA
State officials reported the positive cases in Fort Bend and Parker counties.

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.