Latest News – The Horse
Equine Anesthesia Deaths ‘Remain High,’ Risk Factors Identified
Horses undergoing general anesthesia die about a thousand times more often than humans do, at a rate of around 1 to 1.5 deaths per 100 anesthetized horses. Here’s a look at why.
What’s the Best Weight Loss Plan for My Horse?
A bossy gelding has ballooned during the summer months, and his owner seeks advice for a safe and effective diet.
How to Safely Switch Your Horse’s Hay
Here’s what you need to know about how to make a change in your horse’s hay or forage safely and effectively.
Study: Mobile App Gives Reliable Equine Semen Analysis
What’s in that straw? Stallion semen, sure. But what quantity of sperm, and what quality? Researchers found this mobile device and its app an effective alternative to more specialized equipment.
How to Bandage a Horse’s Wound
Learn how to manage minor leg wounds in our step-by-step visual guide.
Managing Pregnant Mares
How to feed, house, and even exercise your mommy-to-be.
California Lifts EHV-1 Quarantine in Alameda County
Eleven of 44 exposed horses tested positive during the outbreak.
Equine VSV Cases Confirmed in Three Additional NM Counties
The USDA has confirmed one new vesicular-stomatitis-virus-positive premises in each of three new counties.
Vesicular Stomatitis Spreads to Horses in Arizona
The USDA/APHIS have confirmed three new positive equine premises and two newly infected counties.
AAEP Updates Vaccination Guidelines
The guidelines make new recommendations for core and risk-based vaccines for horses. The committee further emphasizes that routine vaccinations are considered essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Equine Essentials: The Importance of Vitamin E
Few horses are lucky enough to have constant, year-round access to fresh, green grass, which provides the best natural source of vitamin E. This powerful antioxidant supports muscle and nerve health. Is your horse getting enough? Learn about horses’ vitamin E requirements and how to prevent deficiencies during this live event. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
The Nearly Fly-Free Horse Farm
Flies on farms and ranches can be extremely annoying for all who encounter them. While it’s not possible to create an entirely fly-free environment, you can take steps to help reduce and manage their numbers.
Antimicrobial-Impregnated Gauze Helps Equine Wounds Heal
Using 0.2% PHMB-impregnated gauze reduced the growth of underlying bacteria commonly implicated in orthopedic wounds and infections of horses.
Free Equine Diet Advice Online Is Worth What You Pay for It
With people staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, more horse owners seem to be seeking nutrition advice online.
Horse Boarding Barn Best Practices
Two boarding barn operators offer practical management tips for individuals who run (or plan to someday run) boarding businesses.
Researchers Assess Horses’ Susceptibility to Cold, Heat Loss
A team from Norway conducted a series of studies on coat type, body-clipping, and metal shoes to understand how and where horses lose body heat.
