Latest News – The Horse
Now That’s a Headache: Facial Trauma and Fractures in Horses
Many horses can cause trauma on themselves. Usually, they’re wounds or cuts on the legs—but sometimes, they’re on the horse’s head.
Three Arizona Horses Confirmed With WNV
The affected horses reside at a Maricopa County boarding facility.
Tennessee Gelding Tests Positive for WNV
The Weakley County horse was euthanized due to the severity of his clinical signs.
Two Horses in Two Oklahoma Counties Confirmed With WNV
Neither horse was vaccinated against the potentially deadly disease.
Do’s and Don’ts of Soaking Hay for Horses
Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes offers tips on how to safely soak hay for horses.
Understanding Sudden Death in Horses
Here’s what researchers know about the unexpected demise of healthy equine athletes during or immediately after exercise.
Age-Related Arterial Hardening and Sudden Death in Horses
Study: Horses’ arteries grow thicker and harden with age, making them more prone to rupture.
Is It Okay for Horses to Eat Before Activity?
Traditionally, some riders withheld feed from their horses prior to training or competition. We now know better. Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes explains.
First Successful Balloon Valvuloplasty Performed in a Foal
A 10-day-old foal in Switzerland became the world’s first horse to undergo successful balloon valvuloplasty to correct a faulty pulmonary artery valve.
EEE Confirmed in Two Wisconsin Counties
One horse died, one was euthanized. Both were unvaccinated against Eastern equine encephalomyelitis.
Wisconsin Confirms WNV in Crawford County Horse
The case marks the state’s first confirmed case of WNV in an equine this year.
Horses in Two Wisconsin Counties Confirmed With EEE
The horses are the state’s seventh and eighth equids confirmed with EEE in 2021.
Michigan Mare Recovering After Contracting WNV
The mare’s vaccination status is unknown.
WNV Confirmed in Unvaccinated South Carolina Horse
This is Lexington County’s fifth confirmed WNV case in 2021.
Fact Sheet: Supporting Equine Joint Health
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common equine joint disorders, affecting an estimated one in five horses. Learn about specific strategies for supporting joint health in this free fact sheet. Sponsored by Hyaluronex Joint.
Two British Columbia Horses Test Positive for EIA
Two more BC horses are suspected with the disease.
