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24 California Horses Test Positive for EIA

May 20, 2022 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

Animal health officials reported the confirmed cases and exposed horses were in Tulare County.

Time Collection Carefully for Best ACS Quality

May 20, 2022 | Lameness, Regenerative Medicine, Vet and Professional

Wait 24 hours after training before collecting blood for autologous conditioned serum treatment in horses with arthritis to get the best results.

Strangles Cases Confirmed in 3 States

May 20, 2022 | EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

Animal health officials reported the disease in Florida, Michigan, and Ohio.

What’s New in Equine Orthobiologics?

May 20, 2022 | Horse Care, Ligament & Tendon Injuries, Musculoskeletal System, Regenerative Medicine, Vet and Professional

Our sources share updates from the equine world to help you understand this exciting yet complex field of regenerative medicine.

Study: Oral Stem Cells Might Help Horses’ Wounds Heal

May 20, 2022 | Article, Horse Care, Injuries & Wounds, Ligament & Tendon Injuries, Ligament & Tendon Injuries, Regenerative Medicine, Vet and Professional

Body and leg wounds treated promptly with MSCs originating in the mouth heal better than untreated wounds.

Atopic Dermatitis in Horses

May 19, 2022 | Article, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Medications, Older Horse Care Concerns, Other Skin Problems, Sports Medicine

Learn how to treat this skin condition in show horses without inadvertently breaking drug rules.

Test Type and Timing Decisions for PPID Horses

May 19, 2022 | Article, Commentary, Cushing's Disease, Diagnosing and Managing PPID Horses, Horse Care, Older Horse Care Concerns

The primary factors that influence equine Cushing’s test selection are season and severity and number of clinical signs.

Florida Horse Confirmed Positive for EEE

May 19, 2022 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The Columbia County mare is deceased.

The Donkey Sanctuary Announces New Chair

May 19, 2022 | Article, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

Prof. Paul Lunn, dean of the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool, has an interest in infectious diseases affecting working equids in low-income countries.

University of Kentucky Announces Racehorse Injury Study

May 19, 2022 | Horse Industry News, Thoroughbred Racing, Welfare and Industry

Industry partners have joined with UK on research that could help vets detect injuries before they become career- or life-ending.

Equine Piroplasmosis: Is Your Horse at Risk?

May 19, 2022 | Article, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Infectious Diseases, Piroplasmosis

Certain groups of U.S. horses are at risk of acquiring this blood- and tick-borne foreign animal disease. Learn more in this article from the May 2022 issue of The Horse.

2 Confirmed Cases of Neurologic EHV-1 in Oregon

May 18, 2022 | EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

Both Deschutes County horses had recently attended shows at the Oregon Horse Center.

University of Pennsylvania Patient Tests Positive for EHM

May 18, 2022 | EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The horse, which is housed at the university’s Moran Facility, is currently isolated under quarantine.

New Advancements in Diagnosing Equine Neurologic Disease

May 18, 2022 | Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), Lameness, Neurologic Disease, Vet and Professional, Wobbler Syndrome

From imaging to diagnostic tests, vets have many ways to help horses with EPM, wobbler syndrome, and spinal cord injuries.

What’s Up With My Horse’s Hooves?

May 18, 2022 | Abscesses, Diagnosing Lameness, Farrier Issues, Hoof Anatomy & Physiology, Hoof Care, Hoof Care & Balance, Hoof Cracks, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Sole Bruises, Thrush

How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if my horse has thin soles? Veterinarians and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.

How to Treat Neck and Back Problems in The Horse

May 18, 2022 | Back and Spine, Chiropractic, Conformation Problems, Diagnostics and Technology, Horse Care, Lameness, Medications, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional

An equine veterinarian describes approaches for treating kissing spines, arthritis, and other spinal issues.

Boehringer Ingelheim, Equine Network Partner on Disease Alerts

May 17, 2022 | EDCC Health Watch, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

A new program sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and hosted by the Equine Network will keep the horse industry current on disease information.

5 Summer Horse Health Risks

May 17, 2022 | Basic Care, COPD, Heaves & RAO, Heat Stress, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Insect Control, Nutrition, Other Respiratory Problems, Other Skin Problems, Respiratory Problems, Seasonal Care, Skin Problems, Summer Care, Water & Electrolytes

Help keep your horse healthy and get the most out of the coming months by increasing your understanding of—and watching for—five common health conditions seen during the summer.