Latest News – The Horse
Preventing Broodmare Colic
Taking these steps might help protect your mare and her foal.
AVMA, AAEP Release New Communication-Focused Guide for Equine Practices
Veterinarians and their teams can use the free Effective Equine Care Guide to develop healthy communication and positive partnerships between staff and horse owners.
2 Ontario Broodmares Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Wellington.
4 Wisconsin Horses Positive for Strangles
The cases are located at a boarding facility in Pierce County, where one horse is now deceased.
Intentional Diversity in the Veterinary Profession
Diversity is vital to workplace satisfaction and improved patient care within the equine veterinary profession. Learn practical steps for improving practice diversity.
What is an Equine Behaviorist?
Equine behaviorists apply a scientific lens and an analytic approach to solving behavior problems.
Donkey in South Carolina Positive for EHV
The donkey lives on a farm in Aiken County, where four additional equids are exposed.
Tennessee Horse Positive for Rabies
The case was located in Bedford County.
Virginia Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Washington County, where 30 horses are exposed.
Ohio Horse Positive for EHV
The horse lives in Wayne County.
1 Strangles Case Confirmed in Florida Boarding Facility
The affected horse lives in St. Lucie County.
Topline Dysfunction in Sport Horses
One expert explains why horses typically experience back pain and how veterinarians can treat and prevent it.
Rood & Riddle to Host Third International Podiatry Conference
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will host the Third Rood & Riddle International Podiatry Conference on April 19-20 at the clinic’s podiatry center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Shock Wave for Suspensory Ligament Healing
Scott Anderson, DVM, explains how shock wave therapy can help a suspensory ligament injury heal quickly and successfully.
Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy (EDM) in Horses: What We Know
Researchers know the typical clinical signs of EDM in horses but hope to uncover why it occurs, how to diagnose it in live animals, and potential treatment options.
How the Horse’s Hoof Functions
No other animal walks on a single digit, or toe, making the equine hoof an exceptional piece of anatomy. Learn more about the inner workings of your horse’s hooves.
