Latest News – The Horse
Young Horses: Long-Term Effects of Nutrition and Exercise
Are young horses with poor or limited nutrition or exercise likely to develop problems later in life? If so, can these be reversed? Dr. Brian Nielsen responds.
Prepurchase Exam Tips for OTTB Buyers
A thorough PPE on off-track Thoroughbreds can pay dividends both now and years into the future of the horse’s second career.
FEI Votes to Maintain Reining, Works Agreement With NRHA
The two bodies have differing rules regarding horse age, medication use, and warm-up practices.
Dealing With Deteriorating Vision in Horses
Find out what behaviors and signs to watch for that suggest visual impairment, and learn how to help horses deal with deteriorating eyesight and blindness.
Equine Herpesvirus Quarantine Released in Pennsylvania
No horses other than the index case showed signs of the disease.
USDA Confirms New Equine Vesicular Stomatitis Case in Wyoming
Meanwhile, officials have released 14 premises from quarantine in Nebraska, Utah, and Wyoming.
Water Temperature and Horse Drinking Behavior
Why might our horses drink from an ice cold creek or tank rather than from the heated water buckets? Equine behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell explains.
Second California Horse Succumbs to Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy
The California Department of Food and Agriculture continues to monitor the situation in San Bernardino County.
Potomac Horse Fever: A Happy Outcome
A veterinarian walks us through diagnosing and treating this infectious disease.
Special Report: How Light Affects Your Horse
Nearly all organisms, including horses, adapt their lifestyles to the timing of sunrise and sunset. From breeding to performance to haircoats—understanding how horses respond to light can help you manage them accordingly.
Researcher: Cobalt Misuse in Horses is ‘Ill-Conceived’
Blood testing provides a clearer picture of potential cobalt misuse.
Small-Scale Success: Responsible Boutique Horse Breeders
Owners and veterinarians involved with two small-scale horse breeding operations share their secrets to success.
Young Horse Growth and Development
Do you have a young horse in your life? Learn about young horse growth, development, exercise, and nutrition during this Q&A.
Utah Premises Released From Equine Herpesvirus-1 Quarantine
All horses that exhibited clinical signs have been cleared following monitoring.
Managing Respiratory Allergies and Airway Disease in Sport Horses
A horse’s active competition schedule can make managing and treating respiratory problems challenging.
Researchers: Young Foals in Halter Training Need Frequent Days Off
Biting is a sign of stress in foals. In this study, foals less than 8 weeks old that didn’t have training breaks bit their handlers more frequently than ones that got days off between training sessions.
