Latest News – The Horse

Senior Horses: Living the Good Life
Learn how to assess your senior horse’s quality of life and know when it’s time to let go.

Treating and Managing Horses With Glandular Gastric Disease
Glandular ulcers involve different risk factors and treatments than squamous ulcers. To help, address an affected horse’s exercise frequency, stress, and environment.

Ohio Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Hamilton County, where three horses are exposed.

2 Michigan Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Oakland and Washtenaw counties.

Florida Dutch Harness Horse Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in Orange County.

Strangles Case Confirmed in Wisconsin Boarding Facility
The case is located in Eau Claire County.

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

Manitoba Horse Positive for EIA
The horse is located in Winnipeg Regional District.

Equine Network LLC Launches MySeniorHorse.com to Support Senior Equids
The new website is dedicated to the care and welfare of horses, donkeys, and mules 15 and older.

Keeping the Walk-Trot Horse Sound and Fit
Consider the horse’s lameness history and gradually increase varied exercises to manage these mounts, one veterinarian says.

Study: Microbiome Changes in Horses With Glandular Gastric Disease
Researchers examined the relationship between gastric ulcers and the microbiome in the lower portion of the horse’s stomach.

2 California Horses Positive for EHM
The horses live in El Dorado County, where 28 horses are exposed.

Case Study: Diagnosing and Managing a Horse With Allergies
An equine dermatology expert highlights the importance of a multipronged approach to managing equine allergies.

Michigan Gelding Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Monroe County.

Unvaccinated Florida Pony Positive for EEE
The pony lives in Highlands County.

A Tale of 2 Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndromes
Learn about the distinctions between squamous and glandular disease and how to help your horse avoid painful gastric ulcers.



