Latest News – The Horse
Two More Texas Horses Confirmed With EIA
The Quarter Horses from Lubbock and Kaufman counties have been euthanized.
Oregon Horse Confirmed to Have Equine Influenza
Five other horses on the Deschutes County property are suspected positive, and 10 have been exposed.
Beyond the Stifle: Ultrasound and Hind-Limb Lameness in Horses
Pinpointing an injury’s location is important for not only an accurate diagnosis but also a proper treatment and successful outcome.
Simple Steps to Help Your Horse Gain Weight
Experts share 8 tips to increase your thin horse’s weight and muscle mass.
Forecast for CO2 Wound Therapy in Horses: Partly Cloudy
Equine researchers tested the treatment approach, which is commonly used in human diabetes patients.
EHV-1 Confirmed in North Carolina Horse
Another horse is suspected positive.
Indiana Horse Suspected of Having EHV-1 Tests Positive
The positive finding marks the facility’s third confirmed case.
To Boost Omega-3s, Focus on Supplement Dose, Not Duration
Researchers found that providing a higher dose of a fish oil supplement increased horses’ omega-3 levels better than a longer supplementation period.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Another Washington Horse
Test results are pending for a third suspected case.
Equine Flu Season Steps for Horse Owners
Here’s how to protect your horse from this highly contagious respiratory virus.
Three Ways to Prevent Equine Disease Spread This Show Season
Remember these three core biosecurity steps to help keep your horses as well as your fellow competitors’ horses healthy.
Exhaustion in Horses
Learn about exhausted horse syndrome, its clinical signs and causes, and how to prevent and treat it.
Goehring Named as OIE Reference Laboratories Expert in EHV-1
The researcher replaces Dr. Peter Timoney, recently retired professor and Lennep Chair in Equine Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Center.
Kinesiology Tape Might Improve Horse Propulsion, Core Strength
Placing elastic therapeutic tape strategically on the skin might stimulate the underlying muscles and help horses recovering from back pain or injury.
The Foundation for the Horse Accepting Grant Proposals
Musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and metabolic disease and laminitis in horses are among the research areas the organization has prioritized.
Alberta Premises Quarantined for EIA
One horse on a Ponoka County, Alberta, premises tested positive for equine infectious anemia.
