Latest News – The Horse
Managing Laminitic Pain in Horses: What’s New?
Laminitis in horses involves multiple pain pathways. Here’s how veterinarians can effectively address them using targeted treatment strategies.
Bulking Up: Does Your Horse Need to Gain Weight, Muscle, or Both?
If you can see your horse’s ribs or his topline is lacking, he might need to gain weight or muscle. But how can you tell which he needs?
Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Sensitivities in Horses
Explore the methods used to diagnose food-related issues in horses and effectively manage their clinical signs.
Ontario Horse Tests Positive for Neurologic EHV
The horse lived in Wellington County and was euthanized.
Strangles Confirmed on 2 Ontario Horse Properties
The affected horses are located in Wellington County and the Regional Municipality of Halton.
Quebec Horse Tests Positive for Neurologic Equine Herpesvirus
The horse is located in Région de Gatineau and is currently recovering.
Common Causes of Pregnancy Loss in Horses
A theriogenologist describes risk factors for abortion at all stages of a mare’s gestation.
Merging Equine Clinical Practice and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Changing antibiotic prescribing habits can be challenging for practitioners, but small steps, peer support, and stewardship guidelines can improve antimicrobial use.
Ontario Horse Confirmed Positive for Strangles
The private farm in Wellington County is under voluntary quarantine.
3 Horses Now Positive for EHV at California Farm
All horses diagnosed with equine herpesvirus-1 on the Alameda County property are alive and under supportive care.
Second Mare Tests Positive for EHV-1 at California Farm
The Quarter Horse is one of 75 potentially exposed horses on the property.
Smart Antimicrobial Use in Equine Surgical Settings
Learn why experts are questioning routine antibiotic use in equine orthopedic surgery and how alternative strategies can help reduce infection risk.
Collecting and Processing Equine Semen for Cooled Transport
From collection to artificial insemination, semen processing and transport must be carried out meticulously to maximize horse fertility rates.
Sustainable Hay for Horses: Production and Sourcing Strategies
Sustainable hay production involves practices that protect the environment while yielding high-quality hay. Here’s how to grow or source sustainably produced hay.
Rhode Island Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The Washington County horse had recently been purchased at auction.
10 Scientific Principles of Horse Training—the ‘Future of Horse Sport’?
Equitation scientists offer 10 evidence-based principles to improve horse welfare, performance, and partnership.
