Latest News – The Horse
Pastern Bone Damage in Sport Horses: Conservative Treatment vs. Surgery
While there was no significant difference in outcome between patients treated conservatively compared to surgically, the overall prognosis for long pastern bone damage in sport horses remains guarded, researchers said.
What is a Coggins Test?
Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey gives an overview of how horses are tested for equine infectious anemia.
Your Horse’s Feed: From Field to Feed Bag
Equine nutritionists share details about how your horse’s feed is made and what quality controls are in place to ensure he’s consuming a safe product.
Deciphering Your Feed Tag: Performance Horse Feeds
These feeds are designed to boost horses’ calorie intake and meet additional nutrient needs that increase with work.
What is EIA in Horses?
Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey gives an overview of equine infectious anemia, a deadly disease in horses, and explains why it’s important to prevent its spread.
Handle Senior Horse Dental Care With Diligence
With an estimated 88% of horses over 20 years of age diagnosed with dental disease, veterinarians must be sure to maintain these patients differently than their younger counterparts.
AAEP Publishes Equine Rotavirus Guidelines
Rotavirus is a leading cause of diarrhea in foals up to six months of age at breeding farms worldwide.
EHV-1 in Nevada: Three Cases Confirmed
Three horses in Clark County have tested positive for EHV-1, and three facilities there have been quarantined.
Forages for Feeding Horses
Available forages for horses vary by region and season. Here’s a look at some of the most common.
EEE in Georgia Horses: First Case of 2019 Confirmed
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Miniature Horse from Lowndes County is recovering with supportive care.
How to Throw a Retirement Party for Your Horse
When 28-year-old Scotty retired from his long-held position as a saintly lesson horse, his owner threw a celebration. Here’s how to honor the special horses in your life when it’s time for them to retire.
Off-Label Bisphosphonate Use in Racehorses
Bisphosphonates are FDA-approved for controlling clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses ages 4 and older. Some veterinarians use them off-label to treat other equine bone issues. But could this off-label use be detrimental? One equine veterinarian recently gave a rundown on what research says.
Santa Anita Racehorse Breakdowns: Thinking Beyond the Track Surface
Aside from footing, a number of factors could be contributing to catastrophic injuries. What would it take to definitively pinpoint a cause? Dr. Peta Lee Hitchens, who has an interest in the epidemiology of racehorse breakdowns, explains.
Feeding the Healthy Senior Horse
Your old horse’s rations might not need to change just because he’s got a few more gray hairs around his eyes. Still, owners should consider some key points when feeding their seniors.
Storing Toxic Substances in Horse Stables
Some products found on farms are flammable, toxic, or hazardous to human and animal health. Learn more about how to use, store, and discard them properly.
Should My Horse Exercise on an Empty Stomach?
Riding before your horse gets fed could put him at risk for gastric ulcers. Find out why.
