Latest News – The Horse
Tennessee Horse Positive for Influenza
The horse lives in Dickson County.
Michigan Quarter Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Hillsdale County, where three additional horses are exposed.
Obesity and Joint Health in Horses
Obesity could cause increased damage to your horse’s joints. Here’s why.
The Systematic Equine Neurologic Exam
A slow, steady, step-by-step approach helps veterinarians localize lesions in neurologic adult horses. Read more in the Fall 2023 issue of The Horse.
Tennessee Horse Positive for EHV
The horse lives in Bedford County.
California Horse Positive for EHM
The horse lives in Contra Costa County, where 14 horses are exposed.
Six Ontario Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Grey County and Toronto.
Ontario Horse Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in the Regional Municipality of Durham.
How to Handle Horse Trailering Emergencies
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—in a horse transport incident can mean the difference between a positive outcome and tragic ending. Read more in this article from the Fall 2023 issue of The Horse.
How Often Can My Horse’s Joints Be Injected?
Dr. Luke Bass explains why injecting your horse’s joints too frequently might be harmful or reduce treatment efficacy.
Feeding Nonworking Horses
Here are some tips for promoting nonworking horses’ optimal health (and preventing potential problems) with nutrition.
What Hay is Safe for My EMS Horse?
An equine nutritionist explains why NSCs, ESCs, and WSCs are important factors to consider when choosing hay for your EMS horse.
Nutrition Loss in Stored Hay
Is your hay more than 6 months old? Then it might be losing vitamin A and E.
Suppressing Undesirable Behavior in Mares
If a mare’s behavior issues are related to her reproductive cycles, suppressing estrus might help.
Positive Reinforcement in Practice
By focusing on positive training tools, vets can help horses see health interventions as less threatening.
Advances in Diagnosing Equine Dental Disease
Emerging technologies are giving veterinarians the tools they need to best address dental disease in horses.
