Latest News – The Horse
West Nile Virus Strikes Ohio Horse
A Stark County horse is the state’s first equine case of 2019.
Lack of Rain Starting to Strain Kentucky Agriculture
Just six or seven months ago, Kentucky was dealing with overabundant rainfall and soaked pastures, but now things are close to bone dry. Kentucky needs rain, and fast.
Four More Michigan Horses Diagnosed With EEE
Newly confirmed cases include horses in Jackson, Kalamazoo, Montcalm, and Newaygo counties.
Easing an Old Horse’s Stiffness
Get advice about keeping senior horses’ joints comfortable from Dr. Bryan Waldridge, who treats retired champion racehorses at Old Friends, in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Venograms and Laminitis
What is a venogram, and how is it used to help diagnose laminitis?
Combating ‘Skin Crud’ on Horses
Does your horse have annoying guck on his lower leg or body? Here’s your quick guide to managing and preventing skin crud on your horse.
VSV Update: First Premises Decrease in Five Weeks
According to a Sept. 19, 2019, USDA update, the number of newly affected premises has dropped for first time in five weeks.
California Horse Confirmed With West Nile Virus
A San Joaquin County mare marks 11th equine case in California this year.
Help! Something Bit My Horse
Rabies is a concern when horses are bitten by unknown animals. Find out how to protect your horse.
Free Educational Opportunities at the Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project offers three educational seminars on Friday, Oct. 4, hosted by the editors of The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care.
Are Old Horses More At-Risk for Colic?
Dr. Bryan Waldridge, who treats retired champion racehorses at Old Friends, shares specifics about the types of colic that are more common as horses age.
Michigan Donkey Tests Positive for EEE
The Miniature Donkey is the state’s 10th Eastern equine encephalomyelitis case in 2019.
Florida Horse Contracts West Nile Virus
Officials have confirmed the state’s fourth equine WNV case for 2019.
The Best Form of Flax for Your Horse
Do you want to give your horse the benefit of omega-3-rich flax but aren’t sure if you should feed it whole, ground, stabilized, or as an oil? Our nutrition expert helps sort through the differences.
Old Gray Horses and Melanomas
Dr. Bryan Waldridge talks about treating melanomas in horses and when they can become serious problems.
