Latest News – The Horse
Fact Sheet: Kissing Spines in Horses
The name might sound romantic, but in reality kissing spines often cause heartbreak and bring nothing but pain. Find out if this condition is the cause of your horse’s back pain or poor performance.
Researchers Test Gel-Based Arthritis Treatment for Horses
Intra-articular (administered into the joint) polyacrylamide hydrogel helped decreased lameness in horses with naturally occurring arthritis, researchers found.
How Veterinarians Evaluate Saddle Fit
Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University describes how a saddle should fit horses and how he investigates saddle-fit issues that might cause back pain.
Basic Anatomy of the Equine Neck and Back
Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University describes the skeletal and soft tissues structures of the equine neck and back and what can go wrong with them.
EHV-1 in Nevada: New Case Confirmed in Humboldt County
The affected 14-year-old Quarter Horse mare began exhibiting clinical signs on March 21. By April 1 she was described as clinically normal but remains quarantined.
Boil-Water Notices: What About Horses?
If a water utility issues a boil-water notice for humans, are horses at risk for disease if they drink unboiled water? Dr. Peter Timoney shares his thoughts.
Heat, Cold, and Horse Tendon Healing
Both cold and heat therapy can help improve injury healing, but they can be difficult to apply to horses. So, researchers recently tested a pneumatic sleeve designed specifically for administering contrast therapy to horses’ lower limbs. Here’s what they found.
EHV in Idaho: Case Confirmed in Ada County
The affected horse is under veterinary care at a private facility, which is now under quarantine.
Mineral of the Month: Magnesium
Magnesium is an important mineral for horses because it plays a role in muscle contractions and activates many enzymes so they can perform their duties.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Jennifer Cain, MS
Jennifer Cain’s current research focuses on characterizing the microbiome of the equine roundworm.
Controlling Grassy Weeds in Horse Pastures
Broadleaf plants, such as dandelions and ragweed, aren’t the only weeds that can infiltrate pastures. Here’s how to control grassy weeds that can be prominent in summer pastures, including crabgrass, yellow foxtail, and nimblewill.
Vaccinate Horses to Protect Against EEE, West Nile
Studies have shown that vaccines can be effective in reducing the risk of horses contracting both EEE and WNV when administered appropriately. Here’s why you should vaccinate your horses.
Feeding the Orphan Foal
Orphan foals raised with a correct balance of nutrients and monitored for growth, food consumption, and weight gain can be every bit as tall, strong, and athletic as foals raised by their dams.
EHM in Arizona: Another Case Confirmed in Maricopa County
A 20-year-old Quarter Horse mare developed severe neurologic signs on March 25 and was euthanized. This case is not associated with the one reported in the same county on March 25.
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Eggs Hatching in Central Kentucky
Pregnant mares consuming large numbers of Eastern tent caterpillars caused staggering early- and late-term foal losses and weak foals during the mare reproductive loss syndrome (often referred to as MRLS) outbreak of 1999-2001.
UKVDL Map of the Month: EHV-1 Abortions in the 2019 Foal Crop
Disease caused by EHV-1 can be mild or more severe, including late-term abortion in pregnant mares.
