Latest News – The Horse
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in U.S. Horses
Here’s what scientists know about avian influenza and how it might affect horses.
Keeping the School Horse Sound and Healthy
Learn about the challenges and unique needs of school horses and how to keep them sound for the long haul. Read more in The Horse‘s Older Horse 2025 issue.
Endocrine Disease and Performance Horses—More Than Laminitis
Learn the latest on equine endocrine disease—causes, diagnosis, dynamic testing, and whole-horse treatment strategies—beyond just laminitis. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Horse Leg Protection: Yea or Nay?
Weigh the risks and benefits of various types of boots and wraps before strapping them to your horse’s legs.
Equine Strangles: An Old Disease in a Modern World
Biosecurity measures remain a critical component to combating ‘strep throat for horses.’
Strangles Case Confirmed at Wisconsin Boarding Facility
The case is located in Dane County.
HERDA: 20 Years Later
Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition.
Helping Clients Navigate Equine Supplements: The Veterinarian’s Role
Veterinarians can guide horse owners in choosing supplements by assessing diet first, identifying the horse’s needs, and then recommending evidence-based ingredients.
Ontario Gelding Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in Wellington County.
2 California Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
The cases are located in Los Angeles County.
Oklahoma Mare Euthanized After Contracting EHV-1
The horse lived in Rogers County.
Oklahoma Quarter Horse Confirmed Positive for EIA
The horse lived in Garvin County and was euthanized.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Grays Harbor County.
AAEP Kester News Hour: Highlights in Equine Reproduction
Recent research offers fresh insights on post-ovulation breeding timing, risks of broodmare obesity, and twin reduction outcomes.
Taking the Edge Off: Calming Supplements for Horses
Learn which calming supplement ingredients work and things to consider before choosing or administering a product to your horse.
Balancing Work and Rest for Horses’ Long-Term Soundness
Giving horses sufficient time to recover from athletic events could help them avoid acute injury and long-term health problems. Read more in The Horse‘s Older Horse 2025 issue.
