Latest News – The Horse
Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board to Meet April 13-14
The meeting, taking place in Redmond, Oregon, will be live-streamed on the BLM website.
What Problems Can Mud Cause for Horses?
Dr. Ashely Embly addresses the health issues caused by horses living in wet, muddy conditions.
Enhanced Security for 2016 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes Horses
Keeneland is implementing enhanced security measures for horses participating in this Kentucky Derby prep race.
Accused Florida Slaughter Farm Owner Convicted
A man accused of operating an illegal slaughter farm in Palm Beach County has been found guilty of cruelty to animals.
Former Virginia Horse Rescue Operator Indicted for Fraud
Anne Goland was indicted on several embezzlement counts related to an animal cruelty investigation that began last year.
Tips for Managing Suspensory Disease
Suspensory ligament disease, a leading cause of poor performance in horses, can be challenging to manage.
Man Accused of Maltreating ‘Lily’
A Rhode Island man is facing charges for allegedly maltreating the mare who was shot with a paintball gun.
Veterinarians Reveal Workplace Challenges, Job Satisfaction
Surveyed vets emphasized the importance of control and choice to help combat the stress associated with the profession.
Itchy Horses: Dealing With Seasonal Skin Issues
Equine skin issues can be difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat. Experts share practical solutions for dealing with sunburn, rain rot, skin allergies (sweet itch), and more.
10 Equine Skin Problem Resources on TheHorse.com
Learn about a variety of skin issues and prepare to battle tricky-to-treat conditions with these free resources.
Navicular Disease
The University of Tennessee’s Dr. Jim Schumacher overviews navicular syndrome’s risk factors, treatments, and more.
International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2015
Confirmed diseases include vesicular stomatitis, EHV, influenza, Hendra virus, equine infectious anemia, and more.
Neonate Prognostic Indicators: Making Sense of the Noise
One vet reviews the options practitioners have for determining prognosis and predicting survival for sick foals.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Basics
Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, can be deadly in up to 90% of equine cases. Here’s what you should know.
A Review and Update on Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Horses
A look at three of the most common tendon and ligament injuries in horses and how to treat them.
Monitoring Foal Ascarid Burdens With Ultrasonography
Researchers confirmed that transabdominal ultrasonography can reliably identify worm burdens of more than 10 ascarids.
