Latest News – The Horse
Preventing Gastric Ulcers in Horses Getting NSAIDs
What’s the best way to help soothe a horse’s stomach while he’s getting bute or other NSAIDs? Dr. Alicia Long of the University of Pennsylvania offers advice.
Indiana Authorities Confirm Horse Has EHV
The index horse and 39 others are quarantined at a DeKalb County facility.
Choose Equine Wound Debridement Approaches Carefully
Select the right technique, or combination of techniques, to promote healing in each horse.
Identifying Periodontal Disease in Horses
Thorough exams, conducted early in the inflammation process, make way for better treatment planning.
Embryo Transfer in Horses: What You Need to Know
Have you considered using a surrogate to carry your performance mare’s foal? Learn about the process and what you can expect.
Saving the Somnolent Foal
Neonatal maladjustment syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion that must be reached quickly to save the foal. Learn about commonsense approaches to nursing “dummy foals” back to health.
Selecting the Best Dressing for Equine Wounds
Knowing how different dressings work, as well as selecting the right type for each stage of healing, can improve treatment outcomes.
Two More Orange County Horses Confirmed With EHV
California released an EHV outbreak update on March 18, 2022.
Understanding Equine Endocrine Disorders
Learn the differences between equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), and insulin dysregulation (ID).
EHV-1 Confirmed in Maryland Horses
One horse was euthanized, and two of 44 more that were exposed tested positive.
CDFA Updates EHV-1 Case Count
Orange County’s third affected premises shows the only change in number of cases since March 15.
Equine Influenza Confirmed in Washington Horse
The property where the horse resides is now under a voluntary quarantine.
Researchers Study Factors Leading To Show Jumping Faults
They found that at the elite level, horses and riders are more likely to have faults at combinations, water verticals, and fences later on course.
Chiropractic’s Effects on Lameness and Back Pain in Horses
Researcher: Chiropractic care might help address the compensatory pain and dysfunction that result from a primary lameness.
California EHV Update
The state has released case numbers current as of March 14, 2022, for the ongoing outbreak.
Small But Mighty: Caring for Ponies
Learn what makes managing ponies special—from their critical need for nutritional supervision to their often feisty personalities.
