Latest News – The Horse
Giving the Equine Heart Some Love
As much credit as we give horses for their metaphorical hearts, the actual blood-pumping organs generally get far less attention than other bodily systems. Take an in-depth look at the cardiovascular exam, common cardiac abnormalities, and treatment options.
Marie Kondo vs. My Tack Room
Is your tack room in need of organizing? Our digital managing editor recently gave hers the Marie Kondo treatment and found KonMari-ing horse-related items more challenging than cleaning her closet.
3 Ways to Spoil Your Horse This Valentine’s Day
Give your equine valentine something he or she will truly appreciate.
EIA, Piroplasmosis Confirmed in Texas Racing Quarter Horses
Officials confirmed EIA in nine racing Quarter Horses located at a Smith County premises. Subsequently, seven of the EIA-positive horses and one additional horse on the property tested positive for equine piroplasmosis.
Equine Influenza at World Equestrian Center: Three Horses Test Positive
When the affected horses exhibited signs of disease, show veterinarian Holly Helbig, DVM, isolated them at the WEC Veterinary Clinic, where they’ve been under her care and supervision since Feb. 10.
Nutrition as a Component of Equine Dental Care
The condition of your horse’s teeth can have a big impact on how he’s fed. Here’s what to know.
Top Equine Surgery and Lameness Studies of 2018
Dr. Wes Sutter recaps studies on MRI for diagnosing hock problems, tieback surgery, evaluating suspensory ligament branch injuries, nerve blocks, and more.
Combination Treatment Best for Biofilms in Mares With Endometritis
One veterinarian has confirmed that a combination of drugs can disrupt biofilms in mares with endometritis, potentially making the uterus a happier place for embryo attachment and pregnancy.
The Genetic Mutations Behind Dwarfism in Horses
Scientists categorize dwarfism in horses as being either proportional or disproportional, but both types are caused by genetic mutations.
Could a Supplement Help Reduce Horse Insulin Concentrations?
Horses consuming a particular supplement had higher high-molecular-weight adiponectin blood concentrations and lower insulin concentrations than when they didn’t consume it. And this, researchers say, could help reduce laminitis risk. Here’s why.
5 Things You Need to Know: Senior Horse Dental Care
Dr. Dominic Dawson, an internal medicine specialist at the University of California, Davis, discusses important old horse dental issues and makes dental care recommendations for aging equids.
Testing for Endocrine Diseases in Middle-Aged and Older Horses
The older equine population is at greater risk of developing debilitating endocrine disorders such as insulin dysregulation and equine metabolic syndrome, all of which are best identified and treated as early as possible.
Signs Your Horse Needs a Dental Exam
Are your horse’s teeth bothering him? Here are some common signs to watch for.
Diagnosing Insulin Dysregulation in Horses: Consider Season’s Effect
Researchers found that both basal and post-oral-sugar-test insulin responses vary across seasons in horses with insulin dysregulation.
Hoof Conformation, Balance, and Hind-Limb Lameness in Horses
Researchers recently identified a link between hind-limb lameness and coffin bone angles, which they said has not been previously described in horses.
EIA at Gulfstream Park: One Case Confirmed
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed a positive case of EIA in a horse at Gulfstream Park, a racetrack in Broward County, Florida.
