Latest News – The Horse

Complementary Therapies in Equine Care: What Horse Owners Need to Know
Find out how veterinarians use complementary therapies alongside conventional care to ease pain, aid recovery, and support performance.

Equine Share the Care Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Boehringer Ingelheim continues recognizing outstanding caregivers.

1 Confirmed, 2 Suspected Strangles Cases in Florida
The confirmed case is located in Marion County.

Hydrotherapy to Rehabilitate and Condition Horses
Research and advancements are improving our understanding of how water exercise benefits both healthy and rehabbing horses.

Holistic Equine Veterinary Medicine Pioneer Dr. Joyce Harman Dies
Harman spent decades practicing equine veterinary medicine, advancing holistic care, and educating horse owners and veterinarians.

Horse Topline Troubles
Discover what issues can affect your horse’s back, sacroiliac joint, and pelvis and how veterinarians address them.

Helping Old Horses Gain Weight Before Winter
An equine nutritionist offers care and feeding tips to help owners prepare thin senior horses for cold weather.

Colic in Pregnant Mares
Late in pregnancy, mares’ abdominal space is limited, and they can experience colic.

Florida Confirms 5th Equine WNV Case of 2026
The case is located in Osceola County.

Hydroponic Fodder for Horses
Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of adding hydroponic fodder to a horse’s diet.

Equine WNV Confirmed in Indiana and Tennessee
Two horses have tested positive.

Equine New World Screwworm Cases Confirmed in New Mexico and Arizona
Two equine cases have been reported to the EDCC, and the AZDA has announced an additional case.

2 Strangles Cases Confirmed in Florida
The cases are located in Miami-Dade County.

UK Veterinary Science Marks Opening of the Sports Medicine Research Complex
The new industry-supported facility will advance research on musculoskeletal conditions to improve equine and human health and welfare.

2 Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in Oklahoma
The cases are located in Kay and Oklahoma counties.

Equine Veterinarians Want to Hear From Horse Owners
Researchers at The Ohio State University will survey horse owners nationwide about their preferences for veterinarian attire, communication, and billing.



