Latest News – The Horse
How To Prevent Winter Nutrient Deficiencies In Horses
Horses that are used to being on pasture during the spring, summer, and fall might experience nutrient deficiencies during the winter.
Hoof Care for EMS Horses
Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.
Dental Pain and Equine Behavior
Dental pain can often be mistaken for behavior problems, so it is important for owners to understand the signs of dental pain and disease.
Diagnosing Equine Lameness Early
Catching and diagnosing equine lameness early, when you first notice something is “not quite right,” gives your horse a better chance for a quick recovery.
Horse Owner and Veterinarian Decision-Making on Critical Cases of Colic
Researchers in the U.K. say finances, emotion, and logistics all affect the outcome in cases of severe colic in horses.
Weight Loss for Horses With Gastric Ulcers
Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers describes the safest ways to help a horse lose weight without overrestricting his forage intake and increasing his risk of gastric ulcers.
Study: Dental Sectioning for Extracting Equine Cheek Teeth
Researchers have identified several benefits to this method for removing teeth in horses, such as reducing postoperative complications.
Virginia Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in Warren County.
Weanling Colt Tests Positive for Strangles in Pennsylvania
The colt lives in Franklin County.
3 Maryland Horses Test Positive for Equine Influenza
The horses live in Carroll County.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Potomac Horse Fever
The horse lives in Lewis County.
Equine Colic Imitators
Many conditions besides colic can cause coliclike signs. And with colic, delayed treatment or misdiagnosis can have serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know.
Calculating Your Horse’s Daily Forage Intake While Grazing
Dr. Kelly Vineyard explains how to estimate the amount of grass your horse consumes when turned out on pasture and calculate his total daily forage intake.
What You Need to Know About Your Horse’s Hunter’s Bump
Two veterinarians explain why horses develop hunter’s bumps and how to treat them.
Strangles Case Confirmed at Ontario Boarding Facility
The facility is located in the District of Parry Sound.
Ontario Donkey Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The donkey lives in Lennox and Addington County.
