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Iowa Horse Confirmed With Neurologic EHV-1

May 27, 2020 | Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The Linn County premises where the 14-year-old resides has been quarantined.

Dealing With Insect-Bite Hypersensitivity

May 27, 2020 | Farm and Barn, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Insect Control, Skin Problems

Insect-bite hypersensitivity can become a serious issue for horses that react to fly and midge bites.

Diagnosing Fetlock Disease in Racehorses

May 27, 2020 | Computed Tomography (CT), Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Injuries & Wounds, Lameness, Lower Limb, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Radiography (X rays), Sports Medicine, Thoroughbred, Thoroughbred Racing, Ultrasound, Vet and Professional

One veterinarian weighs the pros and cons of available imaging modalities when it comes to diagnosing common fetlock injuries.

Woodbine Racetrack Confirmed EHM Cases Reach 27

May 27, 2020 | Article, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Thoroughbred Racing, Welfare and Industry

The Ontario, Canada, track continues to monitor the outbreak.

Fact Sheet: Gastric Ulcers

May 26, 2020 | Digestive Tract Problems, Free Report, Horse Care, Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Ulcers

Gastric ulcers occur commonly yet present a number of treatment challenges requiring pharmaceutical intervention and intensive lifestyle modifications. Sponsored by Vitalize.

VSV Confirmed on New Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas Premises

May 26, 2020 | Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Infectious Diseases, Vesicular Stomatitis, Welfare and Industry

The USDA has confirmed vesicular stomatitis cases on additional affected premises in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Standing Fast: Standing Surgeries for Horses

May 26, 2020 | Article, Back and Spine, Castration & Gelding, Fractures, Horse Care, Lameness, Ligament & Tendon Injuries, Other Eye Problems, Other Veterinary Technologies, Pain Management, Recovering from Injury & Surgery, Vet and Professional

Standing surgeries on sedated horses can provide good, if not better, results than equivalent surgeries on fully anesthetized horses, without the added costs and complications.

Getting a Handle on Scratches in Horses

May 25, 2020 | Article, Clydesdale, Draft Breeds, Friesian, Horse Care, Lower Limb, Other Skin Problems, Percheron, Sports Medicine

Address the condition’s primary, predisposing, and perpetuating causative factors for a successful outcome.

Supplementing Selenium

May 25, 2020 | Commentary, Feeding High-Performance Horses, Feeding Old Horses, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Nutrition, Other Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals

When does a horse need selenium supplementation, and what’s the best way to provide it? An equine nutritionist weighs in.

Study: Omeprazole Reduces Calcium Digestibility in Horses

May 24, 2020 | Feeding High-Performance Horses, Horse Care, Medications, Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Ulcers, Vitamins & Minerals

While omeprazole use is unlikely to cause bone issues in horses consuming correct rations, researchers said it’s important to respect professional recommendations for both omeprazole treatment duration and commercial feeding instructions.

What Does Vitamin Deficiency in Horses Look Like?

May 23, 2020 | Foal Care and Problems, Horse Care, Media, Muscle and Joint Problems, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Older Horse Care Concerns, Podcasts, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Vitamins & Minerals

Your horse might not be getting enough vitamin E and not show any obvious signs. Or, he could have severe disease. Dr. Carrie Finno explains.

Why Do Horses Need Vitamin E?

May 22, 2020 | Breeding and Reproduction, Horse Care, Immune System, Media, Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Podcasts, Vitamins & Minerals

Researcher Dr. Carrie Finno of the University of California, Davis, explains the important role vitamin E plays in neuromuscular and reproductive health for horses.

Itchy Horses: Dealing With Seasonal Skin Issues

May 22, 2020 | Ask TheHorse, Hives & Skin Allergies, Managing Seasonal Equine Skin Issues, Other Skin Problems, Podcasts, Skin Problems

Equine skin issues can be difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat. Experts share practical solutions for dealing with sunburn, rain rot, skin allergies (sweet itch), and more.

Woodbine Racetrack EHM Cases Increase to 20

May 21, 2020 | Diseases and Conditions, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Infectious Diseases, Thoroughbred Racing, Welfare and Industry

Testing at the Canadian horse racing track following two confirmed cases revealed additional equine herpesvirus-1 positives.

The Foundation for the Horse Throws Virtual Barn Party

May 21, 2020 | Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

Country music stars, equine industry celebrities, and cowboy poets will join the fundraising event to celebrate horses and essential care providers. Partner donors are offering a $40,000 matching challenge.

Caring for Horses Over 30

May 21, 2020 | Cushing's Disease, Dental Problems, Eye & Ear Problems, Hair Loss, Heart & Cardiovascular Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Older Horse Care Concerns, Other Eye Problems, Skin Problems

Learn about the unique needs of old horses and meet five over-30 horses with age-related ailments in the May 2020 issue of The Horse.

Read This Before You Buy Your First Horse

May 21, 2020 | Blogs, Business Management, Horse Care, Horses and the Law, Legal Concerns & Legislation, Recordkeeping, Sales, State & Local Legalities, Welfare and Industry, Working With a Veterinarian

Buying a horse is a lot like buying a used car. Both take a lot of research, plus some experience and smart buying strategies, to make a purchase you’ll be happy with. Use this guide and tips, developed by equine legal experts, to get prepared for your first horse.

Owners Reluctant to Change Asthmatic Horses’ Environments

May 20, 2020 | Air Quality, COPD, Heaves & RAO, Diseases and Conditions, Farm and Barn, Horse Care, Older Horse Care Concerns, Other Respiratory Problems, Respiratory Problems, Welfare and Industry

Researchers found that owners of horses with severe asthma struggle to implement recommendations for a dust-free equine environment.

Equine Herpesvirus Quarantine Released in Washington

May 20, 2020 | Diseases and Conditions, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Infectious Diseases, Welfare and Industry

Horses that tested positive at the affected King County facility are now clear of the virus.

Old Horses: Diseases and Conditions

May 20, 2020 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Body Condition, Cushing's Disease, Dental Problems, Eye & Ear Problems, Hoof Care, Horse Care, Lameness, Laminitis (Founder), Older Horse Care Concerns, Other Eye Problems, Other Respiratory Problems, Slideshow, Tumors & Melanoma

As horses get older, they face common age-related conditions and diseases that require management and care. Learn more about those conditions and diseases in this slideshow.

Regenerative Therapies: Helping Horses Self-Heal

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