Latest News – The Horse

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.

Dealing With Equine Colic: Here Are 33 Do’s and Don’ts
Do you know what to do–and just as importantly, what not to do–if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse’s life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.

Don’t Gamble With Green Grass
For some horses, overingesting certain grasses can lead to laminitis. Learn more about managing these horses and their pastures.

Updated Equine 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 Vaccine Targets Emerging Strains
Hagyard, the Gluck Center, and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association collaborated on the vaccine update after researchers identified emerging Salmonella strains.

What to Know Before Weaning Your Foal
With the right plan, you can make weaning as stress-free as possible for your mare and her foal.

Solving Common Equine Skin Problems
Two veterinarians answer your questions about equine skin problems during this Ask TheHorse podcast episode. Sponsored by Creative Science.

Vesicular Stomatitis Identified at New Mexico Equine Facility
The facility is located in Santa Fe County.

Strangles Case Confirmed in Snohomish County, Washington
The affected horse is recovering under veterinary care.

Ontario Thoroughbred Euthanized Due to EHV-1
The horse lived in Simcoe County, where 15 horses have been exposed.


