Latest News – The Horse
How Do Old Horses Spend Their Days?
In a study monitoring how horses budgeted their time, researchers found age and orthopedic pain didn’t deter horses from moving around when given the opportunity.
Canadian Mare Euthanized Due to EHM
The mare’s boarding facility had pre-emptively enacted movement restrictions following a mare in another province showing clinical signs days earlier.
Study: Tail Stretching Could Reduce Back Pain by More Than 80%
Scientists found that a professional’s light, steady, straight pull at a slightly downward angle relieved pain at several sites along the equine spine.
Barn Management Secrets
Whether you run a large facility for many horses or provide a home for one or two, we’ve compiled information geared toward helping improve your day-to-day barn life and operations.
Study: Half-Pads Aren’t Always Helpful
Find out when a half-pad will improve your horse’s comfort and when it might cause more harm than good.
Kentucky Horse Confirmed With WNV
The horse marks the state’s second confirmed equine case in 2021.
Alberta Horse Confirmed With EIA
Movement restrictions have been enacted on the affected horse and any potentially exposed equines.
Oklahoma Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The affected horse presented with depression and lethargy.
South Carolina Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The case is the state’s third equine confirmed in 2021.
California Confirms WNV in Horses in Two Counties
The horses are the state’s ninth and 10th confirmed equine cases this year.
Ontario, Canada: WNV Confirmed in Mare
The mare was unvaccinated for WNV and was euthanized.
Three Ontario Horses Euthanized Due to EEE
All three horses were unvaccinated for the potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease.
Wedges, Rounded Toes, and Backward Shoes Ease Hoof Breakover
Using sensors, scientists found hoof breakover lasts a shorter amount of time in certain gaits when the horse has wedges, rolled-toe shoes, or palmarly placed shoes compared to normal shoes.
Equine Diagnostic Imaging: Know Your Options
Use this visual guide to learn about the technologies your veterinarian might use to look inside your horse and why.
U.K. Horses Possibly Underprotected Against Influenza
Survey: Veterinarians in the United Kingdom are more likely to follow competition rather than manufacturer influenza vaccination guidelines, potentially leaving horses with vaccination gaps.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse resided at a private facility in Lewis County.
