Latest News – The Horse
Michigan Equine EEE Cases Climb to 32
The affected horses include a 20-year-old Arabian mare in Oakland County and an 11-year-old pony mare in Tuscola County.
No New Equine VSV Cases Reported
All previously quarantined premises have been released.
Florida Horse Contracts WNV
The case marks the state’s 10th equine case for the year.
California’s 13th Equine WNV Case Confirmed
The state’s current death rate for horses with WNV is 23%.
Kissing Spines Samples Sought for Genetic Study
An equine genetics company is expanding a study about kissing spines in horses. The deadline for sending samples is Oct. 10.
Streptococcus zooepidemicus Infections in Horses
Strep zoo are responsible for a variety of diseases and issues in horses, including pneumonia, abortions, and upper respiratory, wound, testicular, and neonatal infections.
Do Horses Need Vitamin D Supplementation?
If you live at northern latitudes, you might lack vitamin D. But what about your horse?
The Slippery Slope to Learned Helplessness in Horses
Many training styles and riding mistakes can make a horse less responsive to cues, pressure, and even pain—and that’s often the early stages of learned helplessness. Learn how to identify and prevent this negative mental state.
EOTRH: An Important Dental Condition in Aged Horses
Scientists reviewed research on this painful disease that affects a horse’s teeth, gums, and bone.
Getting to Know Your New Horse
Learn about your horse’s health, behavior, and personality as you acclimate him to a new home, diet, and herd.
Product Review: Scoot Boots
These low-profile, easy-to-use hoof boots offer extra protection during mountain trail rides for a horse who otherwise thrives barefoot.
Behavior Test Reveals Owners Miss Signs of Lameness
A study led by Dr. Sue Dyson found signs of lameness in 73% of horses riders identified as sound. Also, nearly 50% of the horses’ saddles showed signs of poor fit.
Horse Health After an Immune Challenge
If your horse survives one of these five infections, he might still suffer lasting effects. Learn which diseases most commonly cause post-infection illnesses and how they can impact a horse’s long-term health, use, and quality of life.
10 Colic Preparedness Questions to Ask Yourself
Here’s a list of questions all horse owners should answer before their horses colic.
Equine Microbiome Update: Study Reviews Research
British researchers reviewed more than 150 equine microbiome studies. From colic to laminitis to pregnancy, here’s what they found.
What To Do If Your Horse Is Dropping Feed
Dr. Thunes offers advice for a horse who isn’t chewing quite right.
