Latest News – The Horse

Recognizing Vision Problems in Horses
Consider these 8 behaviors that could suggest your horse struggles to see.

Forage First: The Forgotten Foundation of Equine Nutrition
Forage should be the basis of your horse’s diet. Here’s what factors to consider when choosing a forage.

Michigan Colt Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Marquette County.

Manitoba Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The case is located in Minitonas-Bowsman.

2 Connecticut Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Hartford County.

The Role of Postbiotics in Equine Gastrointestinal Health
Find out how postbiotics influence horse health and which horses might benefit from supplementation.

Wisconsin Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Oneida County.

The Lowdown on Low-Starch Diets for Horses
‘Low-starch’ horse feeds do not have a standard definition. Nutritionists recommend testing forage and calculating total diet NSCs to manage sugars and starches safely.

3 Horses Test Positive for EIA at Colorado Training Facility
The cases are located in Weld County.

Complementary Therapies to Help Maintain Performance Horses
Read about how veterinarians incorporate therapies such as acupuncture and PEMF to help your horse feel his best.

Strangles Case Confirmed at Private Florida Facility
The facility is located in Putnam County.

Case Study: Computer-Assisted Repair of a Cervical Vertebral Fracture in a Horse
Veterinarians successfully repaired a rare C6 fracture using advanced imaging and computer-assisted navigation. Read more in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.

What to Consider When Feeding Your Horse Nutritional Supplements
Note how supplements are regulated, what your horse actually needs, and the cost per active ingredient before buying a supplement.

California Quarter Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The mare is quarantined in San Bernardino County.

Strangles Case Confirmed at Nebraska Boarding Facility
One horse at the facility in Douglas County has tested positive, and 50 horses have been exposed.

Preventing Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome
Learn about the differences between squamous and glandular disease and why you should tailor management tactics to the specific condition.



