Latest News – The Horse

Supplement Could Improve Equine Gastric Ulcer Scores
Researchers found that a schizophyllan and hyaluronan supplement might help veterinarians and owners manage EGUS.

How To Feed Performance Horses on a Budget
Get tips for ensuring your horses gets the nutrition they need without eating all your money.

Case Study: Podotrochlosis
Meet Beau and follow the 8-year-old Quarter Horse’s journey from subtle lameness to return to performance.

Tracheal Collapse and Type of Labor in Working Donkeys
Researchers discovered that a significant percentage of cart donkeys might have reduced tracheal function, while pack donkeys do not.

Feeding the Foot: Nutrition for Equine Hoof Health
Two equine nutritionists shed light on the do’s and don’ts of feeding your horse to promote strong and healthy hooves.

RNA Vaccines: Can They Protect Against Equine Herpesvirus Infection?
Researchers are currently working to develop an RNA vaccine for EHV-1 and -4. Here’s what they know so far.

AAEP Publishes Equine Viral Hepatitis Guidelines
The guidelines provide updated insights on the transmission, diagnosis, and management of 2 viral causes of liver disease in horses.

Quebec Horse Contracts Salmonellosis
The horse lives in Région Capitale Nationale.

Safety Considerations for Bisphosphonate Use in Horses
Learn how bisphosphonates, drugs that inhibit bone breakdown and resorption, can help treat bone injuries in horses.

4 Things You Need to Know to Prevent Endocrinopathic Laminitis
Manage at-risk horses’ diet and exercise to help avoid this painful condition.

Biosecurity Planning for Equestrian Events
A USEF veterinarian shares important biosecurity information for those planning to host or attend competitions this year.

10 Texas Horses Test Positive for EIA
The cases are located in Harris, Denton, and Wise counties.

2 Florida Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Palm Beach and Alachua counties.

3 California Horses Test Positive for EHM
The cases are located in San Bernardino County.

Michigan Standardbred Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Muskegon County.

Study: mRNA Vaccine Provides Better Rotavirus Protection in Foals
The new vaccine in development paves the way for more effective immunization against the diarrhea-inducing virus in equine neonates.