Latest News – The Horse
Management Changes for Older PPID Horses
Senior horses with PPID need careful monitoring and preventive care because of equine Cushing’s effects on immunity, exercise tolerance, thermoregulation, and wound healing.
24 California Horses Test Positive for EIA
Animal health officials reported the confirmed cases and exposed horses were in Tulare County.
Time Collection Carefully for Best ACS Quality
Wait 24 hours after training before collecting blood for autologous conditioned serum treatment in horses with arthritis to get the best results.
Strangles Cases Confirmed in 3 States
Animal health officials reported the disease in Florida, Michigan, and Ohio.
Study: Oral Stem Cells Might Help Horses’ Wounds Heal
Body and leg wounds treated promptly with MSCs originating in the mouth heal better than untreated wounds.
Atopic Dermatitis in Horses
Learn how to treat this skin condition in show horses without inadvertently breaking drug rules.
Florida Horse Confirmed Positive for EEE
The Columbia County mare is deceased.
The Donkey Sanctuary Announces New Chair
Prof. Paul Lunn, dean of the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool, has an interest in infectious diseases affecting working equids in low-income countries.
University of Kentucky Announces Racehorse Injury Study
Industry partners have joined with UK on research that could help vets detect injuries before they become career- or life-ending.
2 Confirmed Cases of Neurologic EHV-1 in Oregon
Both Deschutes County horses had recently attended shows at the Oregon Horse Center.
University of Pennsylvania Patient Tests Positive for EHM
The horse, which is housed at the university’s Moran Facility, is currently isolated under quarantine.
New Advancements in Diagnosing Equine Neurologic Disease
From imaging to diagnostic tests, vets have many ways to help horses with EPM, wobbler syndrome, and spinal cord injuries.
How to Treat Neck and Back Problems in The Horse
An equine veterinarian describes approaches for treating kissing spines, arthritis, and other spinal issues.
Boehringer Ingelheim, Equine Network Partner on Disease Alerts
A new program sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and hosted by the Equine Network will keep the horse industry current on disease information.
5 Summer Horse Health Risks
Help keep your horse healthy and get the most out of the coming months by increasing your understanding of—and watching for—five common health conditions seen during the summer.
Wyoming Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse resides in Laramie County.
