Latest News – The Horse
Footing Surfaces and Loading on Equine Legs
Canadian researchers shared the results of their footing and force studies at an international conference. One looked at limb loading force, while the other investigated the impact of footing firmness and horse size.
California Horse Succumbs to EHV-1
Officials continue to monitor the situation in San Bernardino County.
Two New Vesicular Stomatitis Cases Confirmed in Colorado
The USDA also corrects its previous report of VSV in Duchesne County, Utah.
Chia or Flax: Which is Better for My Horse?
Discover the differences between these two trendy, omega-3-packed seeds that can be used to supplement equine diets.
How to Create a Well-Ventilated Horse Barn
If you house your horses in a barn, keeping it well-ventilated is an essential part of their care. Download this free report to learn how you can take simple steps to improve the ventilation in an existing barn and give your horse the fresh air he needs.
The Trouble With Mud
When the going gets muddy, the muddy get hoof problems. Here’s what to watch for in your horses.
Why Is My Horse’s Manure Runny?
Nutrition changes, high-carb diets, and more: Discover the nutritional factors that can cause loose stool in horses.
Noseband Tightness Study: The Two-Finger Rule Is Just About Right
Researchers found zero-finger tightness equaled 10 times the tightness of a human limb tourniquet.
Tennessee Horse Contracts West Nile Virus
The horse succumbed to the mosquito-borne disease.
South Carolina Confirms First 2019 WNV Case
The state’s index case resides in Pickens County.
Michigan Horse Euthanized Following EEE Onset
Records dating to 1942 indicate this is the first recorded equine case of EEE from Leelanau County.
EHM Quarantine Lifted From California Premises
Official have released a previous Alameda County equine herpesvirus quarantine.
RI Colt Tests Positive for EI and Equine EHV-4
The affected horse was imported into Rhode Island from New England on Oct. 24.
California Quarantine for Neurologic EHV Lifted
Officials release the Shasta County premises after more than two weeks of monitoring for equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy.
Saddle Science: Tree Width’s Effect on Horses’ Thoracic Spines
Saddles with trees that are too narrow or too wide can reduce range of motion in horses’ backs, a study found.
Bute for Old Bones
My vet wants my 38-year-old on phenylbutazone forever. Is there anything else that could help him, with no side effects?
