Latest News – The Horse
Why Should A Veterinarian Vaccinate My Horse?
Improperly handled, stored, or administered vaccines can leave horses exposed to potentially deadly diseases.
Podotrochlosis (aka Navicular Syndrome) Update
From initial diagnosis to hoof care and bisphosphonate use, find out the newest information about this debilitating condition.
Trail Riding Safety Essentials
Ten things that could save your life when you’re on the trail with your horse.
EIA in Alberta: New Case Confirmed
The horse, from the municipal district of Bonnyville, had been sampled by an accredited veterinarian to comply with U.S. import conditions
EHM in California: Case Diagnosed in San Mateo County
The 24-year-old Arabian mare, who was exhibiting neurologic signs of disease, has been quarantined.
How and Why Horses Help Veterans
As Veterans Day approaches, take a look at how equine-assisted therapy is helping ease veterans’ transition back into civilian life.
Infographic: Antibiotic Use in Horses
Learn why antibiotics are used to treat certain infections in horses and how you can help prevent antibiotic resistance.
Horses, Humans, and Trust
Do horses experience trust the same way humans do? A certified equine behaviorist shares her thoughts.
Corticosteroid Joint Injections for Horses With Arthritis: Friend or Foe?
One veterinarian says that, while we can’t lump all corticosteroids into one category, injections should still be considered a mainstay of treatment of intra-articular inflammation. Here’s why.
How Hard Are My Lesson Horses Actually Working?
A trainer asks how to classify her horses’ workload when considering their nutritional needs.
WNV in Tennessee Horses: Case Confirmed in Warren County
An 8-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Warren County tested positive on Nov. 1. Her vaccination status is currently unknown.
EIA in Colorado Horses: New Case in Weld County Identified
An investigation is ongoing, but this case appears to be unrelated to two other confirmed cases of EIA in Colorado this year.
Therapeutic Shoeing for Horses With Orthopedic Injuries: Six Key Points
Given the link between the external shape of the hoof capsule and its internal function, trimming and shoeing should optimize functionality and ultimately reduce stress, both to prevent injury and to treat established pathology, one veterinarian says.
Judge Puts BLM Wild Horse Sterilization Plan on Hold
A federal judge has temporarily halted a BLM plan to perform ovariectomies on 100 wild mares gathered from the Warm Springs Herd Management Area, in Oregon.
All Wyoming EIA-Associated Quarantines Released
The Wyoming Livestock Board completed the 60-day post-exposure tests on 61 equids residing at 12 premises in eight counties. All test results were negative.
Climate and Vector-Borne Equine Diseases
Learn how rising temperatures and higher rainfall totals might lead to an increased risk of mosquito- and tick-borne disease in horses.
