Latest News – The Horse

Preventing Nutrient Deficiencies in Foals
Learn how to feed growing horses correctly to avoid developmental orthopedic disease.

6 Strangles Cases Confirmed in New York Boarding Facility
The cases are located in Warren County.

Florida Gelding Contracts Rabies
The horse lived in Miami-Dade County.

Why Do Horses Buck?
Read about 9 physical and behavioral reasons your horse might be kicking up his heels.

Troubleshooting Horse Trailer Loading: One Step at a Time
Consider these 4 behavior-science-based approaches to help your horse load safely.

Exercise-Induced Bone Remodeling in Horses
Bone remodeling in horses can heal the bone back to its original strength.

Florida Warmblood Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Volusia County.

2 Mustang Weanlings Test Positive for Strangles and EHV-4
The weanlings were part of a group that shipped from a feedlot in Arizona to homes in Michigan, Virginia, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania.

Understanding, Recognizing, and Managing Pain in Horses
Horse owners need to learn to identify subtle signs of pain in horses. Then owners and veterinarians can help them live more comfortably. Sponsored by Dechra.

Ultrasonography’s Role in Equine Lameness Cases
Learn how veterinarians use ultrasound to diagnose, treat, and monitor musculoskeletal injuries in horses.

Tips for Keeping Shoes on Horses’ Feet
Learn how to prevent shoe loss caused by farrier error, rider issues, management style, or horseplay.

Orthobiologics in an Equine Veterinarian’s Day-to-Day Practice
Orthobiologics are proven treatments for equine injuries and are showing promise for asthma, with research continuing to clarify their role in respiratory care.

Feeding Young Growing Horses to Reduce the Risk of Developmental Orthopedic Disease
Early nutrition plays a key role in supporting healthy growth in young horses and minimizing the risk of orthopedic issues.

A Challenging Laminitis Case in a PPID Pony
A case study of Squash, a 16-year-old pony, highlights strategies that helped improve her quality of life and manage laminitis.

California Quarter Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The horse lives in San Bernardino County.

Wisconsin Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
One horse in Wisconsin is positive for strangles, one horse is suspected positive, and 19 horses are exposed.