Latest News – The Horse
The Island Horse Life
Island horses have the same health and welfare needs as any horse, but where they live presents a unique set of advantages and disadvantages for their owners and veterinarians.
Functional Nutrition Supports Horses Under Stress
Targeted nutrition can sustain performance horses’ gut and cellular health during the stress of travel and competition.
Creating Olympic-Worthy Equestrian Arena Surfaces
High-tech arena surfaces, or footing, create the field-of-play foundation for equine athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
FEI Update on Cian O’Connor’s Horse Kilkenny
The Irish show jumping horse developed a nosebleed while on course and has been withdrawn from further competition.
Gelding at California EHV Hot Spot Displays Fever
In addition, two confirmed positive horses at the index case’s home premises have received their first negative tests.
‘That’s a Horse!’: Horses Recognize Horse Faces in Photos
An Italian study shows horses know horse faces in photos, but not faces of other animals. The finding reveals information about how horses see 2D images.
New California Veterinary Emergency Team Formed
Administered by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, the program will support and train a network of government agencies, individuals, and organizations to aid domestic animals and livestock during emergencies.
Use Caution When Giving Horses Bute, Omeprazole Together
A study found omeprazole protected horses against phenylbutazone-induced equine glandular gastric disease but might exacerbate phenylbutazone-induced intestinal disease.
Shoes For (Equine) Olympic Athletes
Meet Tokyo Olympic Head Farrier Ben Benson of Great Britain, and learn what it takes to keep high-performance horses shod during the Games.
Colorado Horse Diagnosed With WNV
This case in Weld County marks the state’s first confirmed West Nile virus case in 2021.
New York Officials Release Saratoga Quarantine
Veterinarians have confirmed no new cases new equine herpesvirus-1 cases related to the racetrack outbreak.
Sonoma EHV Update: Second Negative Test for Neurologic Mare
The California Department of Food and Agriculture continues to monitor horses from the Sonoma County show and the index case’s home premises.
Return to ‘The Wild’ to Keep Horses’ Hindguts Healthy
Feeding horses in keeping with their nature and managing their stress can help support a healthy hindgut and microbiome.
Gastric Ulcers: Omeprazole More Effective in Fasted Horses
Fasting a horse overnight prior to giving an omeprazole dose to treat ulcers improves treatment outcomes, especially for glandular ulcers, a researcher found.
Pituitary Glands in Horses: One Size Fits All
Researchers described normal pituitary gland appearance on MRI. Their findings might help veterinarians identify PPID in horses and start treatment earlier.
FEI Statement on Equine Fatality During Olympic Eventing
Swiss horse Jet Set, ridden by Robin Godel, was euthanized due to an injury sustained during Equestrian Eventing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 1, 2021.
