Latest News – The Horse
Ultrasonography to Diagnose Colic in Horses
While ultrasound doesn’t always provide a definitive diagnosis, it can be a useful tool for gathering critical information.
California Yearling Recovering From WNV
The Stanislaus County filly presented with neurologic signs.
Does Your Horse Have Self-Control?
Study results showed horses might wait for a more appealing treat, demonstrating self-control.
Two More Horses Test Positive for EEE in Indiana
The horses resided in LaGrange and Kosciusko counties and are both deceased.
Kansas Sees First Equine WNV Cases in 2022
The horses reside in Sedgwick and Reno counties and are recovering following treatment.
Strangles at Indiana Horse Boarding Facility
Seventeen horses were exposed to strangles in Hamilton County, Indiana.
SAA: A Magic 8 Ball for Detecting Infection in Horses?
A veterinarian explains how he uses serum amyloid A to diagnose many equine conditions, plus its limitations.
Stifling the Pain in Horses
Find out how to get athletic horses with injuries to the large, complex stifle joint on the road to recovery.
How Can I Tell if a Mare is Pregnant?
An equine reproduction specialist reviews signs that suggest a mare is in foal and how to find out definitively.
Missouri Pony Positive for West Nile Virus
The unvaccinated gelding from Macon County is recovering.
Ultrasound Awareness Week Sponsored by Butterfly Network
Learn how veterinarians use ultrasound to diagnose many conditions and injuries in horses.
Managing SDFT Injuries in Sport Horses
A veterinarian explains the risk factors and recovery process for superficial digital flexor tendon injuries.
Can You Compost Horse Carcasses Safely and Effectively?
Horses euthanized chemically might be candidates for composting, say researchers.
Manipulating the Equine Microbiome
Recent study results suggest dietary changes can alter horses’ intestinal microbiome to their benefit.
2 Equine WNV Cases in Minnesota
The mares in Stearns and Todd counties are currently alive.
30 Horses Exposed to Strangles in Wisconsin
A gelding tested positive at a boarding facility in Fond du Lac County.
