Latest News – The Horse
Heat Advisory for Horses
Veterinarians from UC Davis offer 10 important tips to prevent heat-related problems in horses.
Like People, Horses Get Fooled by Optical Illusions
Researchers found horses, unlike dogs, might perceive certain optical illusions similar to the way humans see them.
Virtual Tevis: Now You Can ‘Ride’ the Iconic Trail
The COVID-19 pandemic stalled many 2020 equine events, include the 100-mile Tevis Cup endurance ride. However, riders around the world supported the Tevis trail foundation and created a new tradition by completing the inaugural Virtual Tevis.
Florida Officials Confirm State’s Fifth EEE Case for 2021
One horse has been confirmed with Eastern equine encephalitis.
Equine Science Society Hosts Virtual Symposium
You can register and view all 157 scientific presentations until September.
Four Texas Horses Euthanized After EIA Diagnoses
The four horses resided on three different premises in three counties. All affected premises are under quarantine until TAHC requirements are met.
Can Massage Help Horses With PSSM?
Dr. Gina Tranquillo-Shade and Michele Haman of Equi-Librium Therapy LLC talk about whether massage can help or hurt horses with polysaccharide storage myopathy.
Low-Dose Detomidine Could Help Horses Stressed by Fireworks
Horses with a history of anxiety during fireworks displays showed marked improvement with treatment, their owners reported.
The Rules of ‘Poopspection’: Analyzing Your Horses’ Manure
Horse manure is rich not only in energy and soil-building nutrients, but also information about your horse’s health and well-being. In this article, veterinarians offer guidelines to help you better “read” your horse’s poop.
Keeping a PPID Horse Cool During the Summer
Horses with Cushing’s have a harder time regulating their body temperature and often sport longer coats. Dr. Jeanette Mero has recommendations for keeping those horses comfortable.
Particular Microbiota Might Make Donkeys Extra-Easy Keepers
Donkeys can thrive off straw and other low-quality forage, unlike most horses and ponies, and now we have a better idea why.
EHM: Two Alberta Horses Confirmed Positive, 10 Suspected
Twenty horses at a boarding facility were exposed to equine herpesvirus.
Give Horses a Week To Learn To Use Automated Feeding Stations
Swedish researchers observed 22 geldings as they learned to navigate automatic feeding stations equipped with automatic doors, food dispensers, and microchip readers.
Control Your Horse’s Weight and Other Ways to Prevent, Treat Laminitis
Dr. Andrew van Eps suggests addressing obesity now to prevent laminitis, shares new insight into supporting limb laminitis, and offers advice about icing feet in acute cases.
Foal Dies After Ingesting Sycamore Maple Toxins in Milk
This marks the second documented case of a newborn foal contracting atypical myopathy and the first to link the condition to toxins passed through the mare’s milk.
The Benefits of Massage for Your Horse
Massage can promote relaxation, support your horse’s muscles, and improve his performance. Listen to this prerecorded Q&A about deep-tissue massage, myofascial release, acupressure points and more. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
