Latest News – The Horse

Orthobiologics vs. Corticosteroids for Equine Osteoarthritis
Dr. Howland Mansfield explains the pros and cons of these two common treatments for osteoarthritis in horses.

Common Signs of Equine Gastric Ulcers
Discover key signs that could indicate 2 types of gastric ulcers in your horse so you can take proactive steps to ensure his peak health.

AAEP Issues Position Statement Supporting Equid Microchip Identification
AAEP’s new position statement endorses ISO-compliant microchip implantation for equid identification to enhance traceability, health monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

Ontario Mare Contracts EEE
The horse lived in Lanark County and was euthanized.

Correcting Crooked Foals
How veterinarians put foals with angular limb deformities on the path to alignment.

California Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lived in Yuba County and was euthanized.

Groundwork and Stretching for Horses With Osteoarthritis
Dr. Steve Adair describes exercises that could help relieve discomfort and stiffness caused by equine osteoarthritis.

11 Florida Horses Positive for CEM
The horses diagnosed with contagious equine metritis live in Orange County.

Tips for Preventing Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome
What can you do to protect your horse’s sensitive stomach against gastric disease?

California Stallion Positive for WNV
The horse, which has an unknown vaccination history, lives in Placer County.

Potomac Horse Fever Confirmed in Maryland
The horse lived in Montgomery County and was euthanized.

Horse Hoof Care Essentials at Hand
What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.

Olympic Horses Depend on Specialized Veterinary Care
Olympic equestrian teams rely on tailored veterinary care to optimize horse performance and manage health, ensuring peak condition for the Games.

Boyd Martin on Essential Conditioning for Olympic Horses
Elite eventing rider Boyd Martin describes conditioning for Olympic horses, focusing on physical and mental preparation for Paris 2024.

Florida Mare Tests Positive for EEE
A vaccinated horse in Levy County, Florida, was euthanized after contracting EEE.

Oklahoma Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Harper County and is recovering.



