Latest News – The Horse
California Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
A Thoroughbred mare tested positive for EHV-1 at a California boarding facility.
Choosing Salt and Mineral Blocks for Horses
How do you choose between plain white salt blocks, red mineralized blocks, and rock salt on ropes? One nutritionist offers advice on adding salt in your horse’s diet
Advances in Understanding the Pathophysiology of Placental Disease
Techniques that allow researchers to understand the underlying mechanisms of disease include genetic analyses, RNA sequencing, and advanced proteomics and lipidomics.
The Performance Horse’s Therapy Toolkit
Read about some of the trending and emerging treatments for keeping performance horses feeling their best.
Oregon Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1 After State Meet
A horse developed neurologic EHV-1 after traveling to the Oregon High School Equestrian Teams (OHSET) state championship.
Diagnosing Diarrhea in Foals
Signs and tests that can help you and your veterinarian quickly identify the various causes of foal diarrhea.
Planning for Your Horse’s Show Season Success
Three top sports medicine veterinarians say the best way to stay competitive is by developing a proactive approach to managing every aspect of your horse’s health and soundness.
Platelet Lysate Shows Potential as Antimicrobial for Horses
The donor-derived compound could offer an alternative to traditional antibiotics for treating bacterial infections.
Update on Equine Influenza Outbreak in Mustang Herd
One more horse has died in an ongoing EI outbreak in Colorado.
Horse at Pennsylvania Boarding Facility Positive for EHV
A Bucks County boarding facility is under quarantine after a neurologic horse tested positive for equine herpesvirus.
EHM Case Confirmed in Ohio
One horse tested positive for equine herpesvirus and 15 were exposed in Wayne County.
California Horse Tests Positive for EIA
A Quarter Horse was confirmed to be EIA-positive on pre-transport testing.
Horse Tests Positive for Strangles in Florida
40 other horses on the Palm Beach County property were exposed.
Can Horses Fully Recover From EPM?
Dr. Sarah Colmer shares how EPM recovery might vary among horses based on the severity of the disease.
Product Review: An Equestrian Puts Flying Eyes Sunglasses to the Test
Our editor-in-chief, Stephanie, found a pair of glasses that’s perfect for the barn, arena, and out on the trail.
Supplement Improves Horses’ Muscle Cell Antioxidant Activity
N-acetylcysteine and coenzyme Q10 supplementation appears to increase natural antioxidant levels in horses’ skeletal muscles.
