Latest News – The Horse
When Do Horses Need Vitamin E?
Learn about this important piece of the equine nutrition puzzle. Is your horse getting enough?
How to Get a Foal From a Performance Mare
Is your mare’s competitive career progressing, but you’d like to get a foal from her? Dr. Ryan Ferris gives an overview of how much time a mare needs off training for assisted reproductive techniques, such as embryo transfer.
Microchipping Your Horse
Register and track your horse with this important identification tool.
25 Confirmed Cases of EEE in Florida Counties
The number of confirmed cases remains within normal ranges.
What is a Caslick and Why Do Some Mares Get Them?
Dr. Ryan Ferris explains the purpose of using Caslick’s on certain mares and how they can improve mare fertility.
New Hormone Therapy to Enhance Fertility in Mares
A researcher shares how using recombinant equine gonadotropins can support advanced reproductive technologies in horses.
Third Iowa Horse Confirmed Positive for West Nile Virus in 2019
The Mitchell County mare died on Aug. 13.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in California Horses
Veterinarians diagnosed and euthanized two mares in two counties.
Michigan’s Second EEE Case of 2019 Confirmed
The unvaccinated Standardbred mare was unable to rise and was euthanized.
The Lesson Horse Lifestyle
A good lesson horse is a valuable member of any riding program. Our sources share tips on keeping these trusty steeds happy and healthy.
First EEE Case Confirmed in Michigan for 2019
Yearling Paint gelding euthanized after becoming recumbent.
2019 Tevis Equine Research to Focus on Weight and Hydration
The researchers will weigh the elite equine endurance athletes before they travel, before they start, and during and after the grueling 100-mile ride.
Clostridial Myositis in Horses
Clostridial myositis is a rare but serious bacterial infection, which causes inflammation and death of muscle and release of bacterial toxins into the bloodstream.
The Latest on Strangles in Horses
It’s the most frequently diagnosed equine infectious disease in the world. Find out how researchers are working to develop better detection methods and vaccines for strangles.
Indiana Horse Tests Positive for Equine Infectious Anemia
The Lake County gelding was euthanized and exposed horses were quarantined.
Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy Quarantine Lifted
Officials lift quarantine enacted following Carroll County, Indiana, mare’s death and diagnosis.
