Latest News – The Horse
Prepurchase Exams: Crystal Ball Not Included in Veterinarian’s Kit
One practitioner describes the steps he takes during a prepurchase exam to help buyers make smart decisions.
Doxy Passes Prelims in Late-Term Mares
The broad-spectrum antibiotic might be a safe and viable option for treating infections, including placentitis, in late-term mares.
Nebraska Horse Confirmed With Equine Herpesvirus-1
Thirty exposed horses are under voluntary quarantine.
2019 Havemeyer Workshop Panelists Focus on Equine Colic
Veterinarians discussing the Havemeyer Workshop while at the AAEP convention covered fluid therapy, NSAID use, and more.
Best Alternatives to Daily Supplementation for Horses
What do you do if you can’t get to the barn to supplement your horse every day? A nutritionist offers advice.
What Body Condition Score Is Your Horse?
Two experts share their tips for evaluating equine body condition and advice for using those results to create a feeding plan that suits your horse’s age, breed, and activity level.
5 Common Things You Won’t Find in a Horse Vet’s Barn
We often think our horses are safe when tucked in the barn … but think again. Here, veterinarians share common causes of equine injuries that lurk in most barns.
EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted in Santa Barbara County, California
California is now free of equine herpesvirus-1 quarantines.
How to Support Horses With Acute or Chronic Laminitis
Researcher: Treating chronic laminitis will always be difficult, so prevention is key.
Treating Equine Soft Tissue Injuries
A veterinarian describes conventional and alternative therapies for helping tendons and ligaments heal.
California Horse Confirmed With EIA
The Madera County horse is California’s first confirmed equine infectious anemia case since 2017.
What’s So Special About Lysine?
A nutritionist explains why horses need this amino acid in their diets and what happens if they don’t consume enough.
Study: Horseback Riding Helps Kids With Autism, ADHD
First-of-its kind research shows how brain-building exercises and therapeutic horseback riding improve the motor skills of young people with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Saratoga Harness Track Horses Quarantined for EHV-1
One horse at the New York racetrack confirmed positive for equine herpesvirus-1.
Why Do Horses Nicker?
Dr. Nancy Diehl explains what we know—and don’t know—about a horse’s nicker.
Remington Park EHV-1 Quarantine Released
The Oklahoma racetrack is free of equine herpesvirus infection after 11 weeks of quarantine protocol.
