Latest News – The Horse
Try Supplementing Yeast When Changing a Horse’s Diet
A University of Glasgow Researcher found one yeast supplement helped mitigate the risks associated with sudden diet changes.
Treating Gastric Glandular Disease in Horses
Equine glandular gastric disease has a distinct pathology, risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment approaches.
Wisconsin’s First Case of EEE in 2019 Confirmed
A 22-year-old Quarter Horse mare in Barron County has been euthanized after contracting EEE.
Preventing Salmonella Spread in Horses
Here are some biosecurity practices you can put into place at the clinic and on the farm to prevent salmonellosis.
Legendary Equine Disease Outbreaks
We take a look back at seven eye-opening equine disease outbreaks in the past 100 years, including influenza in Australia, equine viral arteritis in North America, and African horse sickness in Spain.
USDA Issues Updated VS Outbreak Situation Report
Outbreaks have been confirmed in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Wyoming in addition to a recent case in Tillman County, Oklahoma.
N.C. Confirms its First Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis Case of 2019
The 4-year-old unvaccinated mare was euthanized after veterinarians confirmed the disease.
Vets Confirm Idaho’s First 2019 Equid WNV Case
The donkey filly did not survive the disease.
What to Do About Horses With Loose Poop
Our equine nutritionist offers her secrets for solving chronic diarrhea in horses.
Why Does My Horse Play With His Tongue?
What could be the cause behind this young horse’s strange tongue lollying at feeding time? Dr. Sue McDonnell answers.
Oklahoma Identifies its 2019 Equine VS Index Case
The mare’s owner contacted a veterinarian after noticing lesions in her mouth. The state veterinarian confirmed vesicular stomatitis as the cause and placed the mare under quarantine.
Why Does Starch Make Horses Reactive?
Previous studies have shown horses are more reactive on starchy diets but not the reasons behind the nutrition-related behavior. A Scottish researcher discovered that the gut-brain axis might be the link.
Anthrax Detected in Horses on Two Additional Texas Premises
On July 29, 2019, the Texas Animal Health Commission confirmed three additional equine anthrax cases on two new Texas premises since its last update on July 22.
Types of Alfalfa Bale Wrap Compared
A University of Minnesota graduate student investigated types of bale wrap and their effects on alfalfa baling time, dry matter losses, nutrient values, moisture levels, cost, and bale value. Here’s what she found.
Food for Thought: Are Feeding Practices Hurting Your Horse?
Are your feeding practices doing more harm than good? Experts share four ways to improve your horse’s digestive health.
Most Horses With Inflammatory Airway Disease Exposed to Fungi
Researchers have discovered that breathing in various kinds of molds can cause a horse to develop IAD.
