Latest News – The Horse
Fatal Equine WNV Case Reported in Alabama
Veterinarians euthanized the 3-year-old unvaccinated Mammoth Mule after it showed signs of ataxia and became recumbent.
Equine Pelvic Fracture Prognosis
What’s the long-term prognosis for a horse diagnosed with a fractured pelvis?
Is Hot Weather Making My Horse’s Legs Stock Up?
Our equine nutritionist offers feeding advice to help the stocked-up horse.
Feeding Horses Forage Post-Colic Surgery Improves Outcomes
Researchers found providing handfuls of forage to horses within hours after colic surgery improved gut healing.
5 Facts About Flax
Flaxseed is quickly becoming a popular nutritional supplement for horses. But what exactly is this grain and how does it benefit the horse? Here’s wha to know about flaxseed.
What to Know Before Starting a Horse Rescue
Getting a rescue up and running—and keeping it that way—takes more than the desire to save skinny horses. Here are some practical points to ponder.
Hot Summer Days and Your Horse
Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy your horse, but the season also comes with management challenges. In this prerecorded Q&A, we’ll answer your hot weather health questions about riding, bathing, hydration, and transportation. You’ll also learn the signs of heat exhaustion and how to protect your horse.
Celebrate National Meet a Horse Day With the AHC on July 19
National Meet a Horse Day is July 19, and the American Horse Council is celebrating by bringing horses to the National Mall.
Dr. Olivia Lorello Joins Penn Vet Equine Field Service Team
Dr. Olivia Lorello will bring advanced cardiovascular examinations and exercise testing, as well as chiropractic care, to clients.
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Additional Colorado Counties
On July 12 the Colorado Department of Agriculture reported additional confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis virus in La Plata, Larimer, and Weld counties.
Vesicular Stomatitis: South Dakota Announces Horse Import Requirements
Effective immediately, horses coming from states with active vesicular stomatitis quarantines must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection and an import permit.
Dr. Dean Richardson to Deliver 2019 Milne Lecture
Dr. Dean Richardson will speak on surgical opportunities for equine fracture repair and the associated importance of improving emergency management at the 2019 AAEP Convention, taking place Dec. 7-11 in Denver, Colorado.
Second Horse Dies at Calgary Stampede, Equine Welfare Advocates Call for Boycott
Two horses have died thus far at this year’s Calgary Stampede, which began July 5 and runs through July 14.
Dealing With Unwanted Wildlife on Horse Properties
Out-of-control critters can pass along pathogens, damage property and structures, and create unhygienic messes. Find out how to deter unwanted visitors such as birds, raccoons, skunks, and other rodents on your horse farm.
An Old Horse Starts Cribbing
A reader’s 17-year-old horse started trying to crib recently, which she’s never seen him do before. Why would he start now? An equine behaviorist offers insight.
BLM Gathering Horses in Nevada’s Triple B Complex
The BLM said approximately 2,581 wild horses will remain in the Triple B Complex, in Eastern Nevada, once the gather is completed.
