Latest News – The Horse
New Equine EEE Case Confirmed in Marion County, Florida
The 15-year-old Paint mare was vaccinated in years prior but had not been vaccinated recently. She is recovering.
Wild Horse Sanctuary Must Rehome Horses Before Dec. 1
Any horses and burros not adopted by Dec. 1 will be sold at auction.
Equine Asthma Syndrome
Is your horse struggling to breathe? Equine asthma might be the cause.
Rib Fractures: A Surprising Cause of Horse Lameness
Rib fractures can cause problems even when there’s no history of trauma or obvious signs indicative of a fracture.
Horses at Work: Lifestyles of Working and Service Horses
Horses that plow, heal, or protect have distinctly different lifestyles than the average riding horse.
WNV Equine Case Confirmed in Kentucky
The Powell County horse is Kentucky’s seventh equine WNV case in 2016.
Help Your Senior Horse Weather the Winter
Ensure your golden oldie gets the care and support he needs, even if he’s weathered previous winters without trouble.
Cold Weather Horse Colic
With cold weather comes complicating factors that could increase horses’ colic risk.
Need a New Bedding Choice? Consider Peat Moss
Though not often used in the United States, peat moss is a popular choice in other countries and for good reason.
Research Sheds New Light on Equine Grass Sickness
Several new studies were published as a free special collection in the Equine Veterinary Journal this month.
Equine Acupuncture on the Rise as Adjunct Therapy
Learn how acupuncture is used to supplement conventional therapies and treatments given to equine patients.
Building an Indoor Riding Arena? First, Do a Needs-Analysis
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle explains how she weighed the need for an indoor arena against the cost.
Protect Horses From Toxic Marsh Mallow Weed
Researchers believe the Malva parviflora weed was behind the deaths of four Australian horses.
Arabian Mare Recovering from West Nile Virus in California
Only one of 21 California horses diagnosed with WNV in 2016 had a know vaccine histories. Seven of the horses have died.
Florida EHV: Gulfstream Park Horse Dead, Others Quarantined
No other horses at the Thoroughbred track and casino have presented with clinical signs consistent with EHV-1 infection.
Researchers Find Molecular Mechanisms Behind PSSM1
This could allow improved treatments and management for the disorder, as well as improved welfare for affected horses.
