Latest News – The Horse
HA Blend Improves Horses’ Joint Lubrication, Reduces Damage
Researchers injected horses’ injured joints with a combination of hyaluronan, sodium chondroitin sulfate, and N-acetyl-d-glucosamine (HCSG).
Ultrasound the First Phalange to Assess Fetal Growth
Practitioners have a new tool for assessing fetal growth/age in late gestation.
Two More California Horses Confirmed With Equine Infectious Anemia
The horses tested positive while under quarantine at their 60-day recheck.
EHV Quarantine Released in Pennsylvania
Parx Racetrack in Bucks County remains free of horses with clinical signs since a horse tested positive in early March.
Minnesota Horse Confirmed With Neurologic EHV
The horse was euthanized; 25 more were exposed.
EHV Confirmed in Washington
The affected horse tested positive for both equine herpesvirus-4 and strangles.
EIPH in Horses: What You Need To Know
Bleeding in the lungs is common in horses performing maximally, and researchers are learning more about why.
Many Horse Owners Buy Drugs Without Consulting Vets
A Washington State University survey found about 27% of U.S. horse owners obtain pain killers from noncompliant sources.
EHV-2 and EHV-5: More Questions Than Answers?
EHV-2 and EHV-5 behave unlike EHV-1 and -4 and respond differently to antivirals, leaving researchers eager to better understand their importance.
Product Review: Wellpride Omega-3 Fish Oil for Horses
Our editor-in-chief, Stephanie, found a fish oil her horse will actually eat. It’s supported his weight, energy, and skin through winter temperatures and travel stress.
Use Prehabilitation To Prepare Equine Patients for Surgery
Preparation before orthopedic surgery is key to helping horses recover and maximizing their chances of return to performance.
Rethinking How We Fight Infection in Horses
Here are questions veterinarians should consider when deciding whether to treat a horse with an antibiotic.
What Are Some Signs a Horse Might Have Gastric Ulcers?
Dr. Alicia Long describes behavioral signs a horse with gastric ulcers might exhibit.
Managing Challenging Biofilms in Horse Wounds
Aggressive early treatment can help horses recover from wounds afflicted with these persistent bacterial conglomerations.
Bacteria From Horses Give Clues to Antibiotic Resistance
Researchers who study antibacterial resistance in people and across species found one equine fecal sample showed bacterial resistance to 11 different drug classes.
Senior Horse Feed and Fiber
Our equine nutritionist explains why senior feeds are high in fiber and why that’s good for your older horses.
