Latest News – The Horse

Feeding Hard-Keeping Horses During Summer
If your horse struggles to keep weight on in summer, here’s how to safely increase his calories.

Supporting Performance Horses Through Electrolyte Balance
Electrolyte loss through sweat can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and poor recovery. Here’s how to support your horse’s health during work and warm weather.

Managing Horse Hoof Wounds
Resolving hoof wounds requires working closely with your veterinarian to manage lesions until they heal. Learn about 4 common wounds and how vets treat them.

Maryland Stallion Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Calvert County, where 20 horses have been exposed.

Biosecurity for Equine Hospitals and Indoor Equine Facilities
Airborne pathogens can contribute to disease spread in equine hospitals. Learn how Synexis DHP® technology supports indoor biosecurity.

5 Washington Horses Test Positive for EIA
The cases are located in Pierce County.

Managing Senior Horse Expenses
Register and submit your questions for this live event featuring two veterinarians discussing senior horse expenses. Brought to you by CareCredit.

An Update on the 2026 New World Screwworm Threat
Veterinarians share updates on NWS response efforts, horse movement, event biosecurity, and what horse owners should expect.

Feeding Horses: Hay is for Horses, Part 2
Bob Coleman, PhD, talks about how to get the most out of your hay—from purchase and storage to reducing hay waste.

6 Common Mistakes Owners Make When Managing Equine Joint Health
Delaying treatment, letting horses get overweight, and other common mistakes can contribute to arthritis progression and affect comfort and performance over time.

3-Legged Lameness in Horses: The Likely Players
Horses can (and will) find unique ways to injure themselves. In this article we’ll highlight 4 of the most common causes of sudden lameness.

Conditioning Young Horses
Protecting your young horse’s musculoskeletal system can help reduce his risk of injuries later in life.

Oregon Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
The horse lives in Crook County.

5 Reasons Your Horse’s Wound Won’t Heal
Here’s how to combat 5 common problems with horse wound healing and determine if the wound warrants a visit from your veterinarian.

Equine Strangles Case Confirmed in Spokane County, Washington
The horse is currently receiving veterinary care.

Maryland Horse Contracts Salmonellosis
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Montgomery County.



