Latest News – The Horse
Combating ‘Skin Crud’ on Horses
Does your horse have annoying guck on his lower leg or body? Here’s your quick guide to managing and preventing skin crud on your horse.
VSV Update: First Premises Decrease in Five Weeks
According to a Sept. 19, 2019, USDA update, the number of newly affected premises has dropped for first time in five weeks.
California Horse Confirmed With West Nile Virus
A San Joaquin County mare marks 11th equine case in California this year.
Help! Something Bit My Horse
Rabies is a concern when horses are bitten by unknown animals. Find out how to protect your horse.
Free Educational Opportunities at the Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project offers three educational seminars on Friday, Oct. 4, hosted by the editors of The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care.
Are Old Horses More At-Risk for Colic?
Dr. Bryan Waldridge, who treats retired champion racehorses at Old Friends, shares specifics about the types of colic that are more common as horses age.
Michigan Donkey Tests Positive for EEE
The Miniature Donkey is the state’s 10th Eastern equine encephalomyelitis case in 2019.
Florida Horse Contracts West Nile Virus
Officials have confirmed the state’s fourth equine WNV case for 2019.
The Best Form of Flax for Your Horse
Do you want to give your horse the benefit of omega-3-rich flax but aren’t sure if you should feed it whole, ground, stabilized, or as an oil? Our nutrition expert helps sort through the differences.
Old Gray Horses and Melanomas
Dr. Bryan Waldridge talks about treating melanomas in horses and when they can become serious problems.
Ohio Horse Tests Positive for EEE
Officials have announced the state’s third equine case for 2019.
Teff Hay for Horses: Pros and Cons
In recent years it has become popular among North American horse owners looking to reduce the amount of sugar in their horses’ diets.
California Horse Contracts West Nile Virus
Officials confirm 10th equine WNV case for 2019.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Kentucky
Animal health authorities have confirmed the state’s first equine West Nile virus case of 2019.
How Do I Get My Horse to Respect Me?
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares how you can earn your horse’s respect through consistent training with both positive and negative reinforcement.
