Latest News – The Horse

How to Treat and Prevent Summer Sores in Horses
Summer sores can worsen rapidly without prompt treatment. Find out how to prevent these lesions and learn about methods veterinarians use to address them.

Summer Sores in Horses: Causes, Clinical Signs, and Diagnostics
Learn how to recognize summer sores in horses and what your veterinarian might do to make a definitive diagnosis.

Understanding Hindgut Problems in Horses
The equine hindgut breaks down fiber, which makes up most of the horse’s diet. Learn how diet and management can affect this important part of your horse’s GI system.

Remembering Dr. George ‘Marvin’ Beeman
The legendary equine veterinarian and respected leader in the industry died June 14 at the age of 93.

Strangles Case Confirmed in King County, Washington
The horse is quarantined and receiving veterinary care.

Can My Horse Communicate His Preferences?
Horses express choices through body language and learned behaviors. Learn what researchers have revealed about equine communication.

How Antioxidants Protect Horse Health and When to Supplement
Find out how antioxidants support your horse’s overall health and how to ensure his diet provides enough of them.

California Quarter Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in San Luis Obispo County and is recovering.

How Can an Equine Nutritionist Help Your Horse?
Adding this expert to your horse’s health team can be game-changing. Here’s why.

Vesicular Stomatitis Identified at 4 New Mexico Equine Facilities
The facilities are located in Valencia County.

2 Equine Strangles Cases Confirmed in Oregon
The cases are located in Baker County.

Understanding Equine Muscle Atrophy
Explore the causes of and treatments for this common muscular problem in horses, along with prevention methods.
Why the Equine Gastrointestinal Microbiome Matters
See how the horse’s GI microbiome influences overall health and how you can support it. Sponsored by Gastrobim.

2 Strangles Cases Confirmed at Private Washington Facility
The cases are located in Okanogan County.

Texas Gov. Abbott Launches Free New World Screwworm Inspector Training
This Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service course is designed to help keep Texas livestock moving.

Avoiding Dehydration in Sport Horses During Summer
Keeping competition horses well hydrated isn’t always easy. An equine nutritionist offers tips to help prevent dehydration.



