Latest News – The Horse
Firearms Can Be an Effective Option for Euthanizing Horses
As restrictions on disposing horses euthanized with pentobarbital tighten, veterinarians look for safe and effective alternative methods for euthanasia.
Dominance or Foraging Efficiency: Which Causes Hefty Horses?
British researchers watched horses feeding in groups to find out if dominance is linked to weight gain. What they found might surprise you.
Feeding Horses To Keep Them Warm
Grain or hay: Which is better to keep horses from losing weight during winter?
Using Dogs and DNA to Diagnose Diarrhea in Foals
Dr. Nathan Slovis covers new technologies in accurately diagnosing the causes of infectious diarrhea in foals.
Horse Classified Scams Run Rampant
Beware of scammers looking to separate you from your hard-earned money.
Two Virginia Horse Farms Quarantined for Neurologic EHV
The horse that tested positive has been euthanized.
Quarter Cracks in Horses: Causes and Treatment Approaches
Quarter cracks form in response to various hoof imbalances and often require a multimodal approach to resolve.
Researchers Confirm Kissing Spines is Hereditary
Scientists are rapidly homing in on the specific areas of the equine genome linked to this debilitating condition.
Oregon Facility Under EIA Quarantine
Thirteen horses at a private facility were exposed.
The Price of Longevity: Senior Horse Health Needs
Owning a horse over his lifetime can be rewarding, but you need to be prepared for specific costs related to his care. Learn about senior horse research studies and what veterinarians say you should watch for as your horse ages.
Infographic: How Does a CT Scan Work on Horses?
Computed tomography creates cross-sectional, 3D images to help veterinarians diagnose a variety of equine injuries and lamenesses.
Veterinarian: Pro Rodeo Boasts 99.9% Animal Safety Record
PRCA Hall of Famer Douglas Corey, DVM, offered insight into rodeo horse care and welfare during the American Association of Equine Practitioner’s annual convention.
3 Biomarkers Linked to Catastrophic Injuries in Racehorses
Measuring mRNA markers might offer an economical, effective, and noninvasive way to detect horses at risk of catastrophic injury.
Podotrochlosis: ‘Navicular’ is No Longer the End of the Road for Horses
Lame horse? Advanced diagnostic and management strategies for navicular syndrome have improved long-term outcomes.
Does Changing Equine Flu Vaccine Manufacturers Matter?
Not all equine influenza vaccines are the same. Does that mean horses need boosters when receiving a different EIV vaccine than they’ve gotten in the past? Researchers investigated.
Refeeding Starved Horses
The desire to feed a starved horse well can have catastrophic consequences, resulting in a refeeding syndrome.
