Latest News – The Horse
Strangles Confirmed on 2 Ontario Horse Properties
The affected horses are located in Wellington County and the Regional Municipality of Halton.
Quebec Horse Tests Positive for Neurologic Equine Herpesvirus
The horse is located in Région de Gatineau and is currently recovering.
Common Causes of Pregnancy Loss in Horses
A theriogenologist describes risk factors for abortion at all stages of a mare’s gestation.
Merging Equine Clinical Practice and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Changing antibiotic prescribing habits can be challenging for practitioners, but small steps, peer support, and stewardship guidelines can improve antimicrobial use.
Ontario Horse Confirmed Positive for Strangles
The private farm in Wellington County is under voluntary quarantine.
3 Horses Now Positive for EHV at California Farm
All horses diagnosed with equine herpesvirus-1 on the Alameda County property are alive and under supportive care.
Second Mare Tests Positive for EHV-1 at California Farm
The Quarter Horse is one of 75 potentially exposed horses on the property.
Smart Antimicrobial Use in Equine Surgical Settings
Learn why experts are questioning routine antibiotic use in equine orthopedic surgery and how alternative strategies can help reduce infection risk.
Collecting and Processing Equine Semen for Cooled Transport
From collection to artificial insemination, semen processing and transport must be carried out meticulously to maximize horse fertility rates.
Sustainable Hay for Horses: Production and Sourcing Strategies
Sustainable hay production involves practices that protect the environment while yielding high-quality hay. Here’s how to grow or source sustainably produced hay.
Rhode Island Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The Washington County horse had recently been purchased at auction.
Managing Your Performance Horse’s Joints
A comprehensive look at options for keeping equine athletes with arthritis on the move. Sponsored by Bimeda.
10 Scientific Principles of Horse Training—the ‘Future of Horse Sport’?
Equitation scientists offer 10 evidence-based principles to improve horse welfare, performance, and partnership.
Risks Associated With Feeding Horses Traditional Bran Mashes
While steeped in tradition, feeding bran mashes can cause GI distress in horses. Learn why, and discover alternatives.
Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Equine Reproduction
Reserve antibiotics in equine reproduction for proven infections, not routine use. Vets should utilize alternative treatments to reduce AMR risk when possible.
Florida Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The gelding lives in Polk County.
