Latest News – The Horse
Equine Piroplasmosis: Is Your Horse at Risk?
Certain groups of U.S. horses are at risk of acquiring this blood- and tick-borne foreign animal disease.
California Vesicular Stomatitis Update
Eighteen new affected premises have been identified in Riverside, San Diego and San Bernadino Counties, bringing the total number to 44.
5 California Horses Positive for EHV
The horses reside in Stanislaus County, where 28 additional horses are confirmed.
Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Gastric ulcers in horses can be challenging to identify and, in many cases, treat, but proper management practices can help reduce their occurrence.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Puncture Wounds in Horses
They might appear minor on the surface, but puncture wounds can involve dangerous underlying damage and infection. Here’s what you need to know about these injuries.
Horse Trainer or Behaviorist: What’s the Difference?
Drs. Camie Heleski and Jenny Biehunko explain the differences between a horse trainer, an animal behaviorist, and a veterinary behaviorist.
Managing the Itchy Horse
In this episode learn about treating sweet itch, dealing with hair loss in itchy horses, and managing EMS and allergies, among other topics. Sponsored by KineticVet.
Equine Influenza Confirmed in Alberta
Two horses in Mountain View County are positive and under voluntary quarantine.
Study: PRP Gel Accelerates Skin Wound Healing in Horses
Speeding up wound healing helped reduce the risk of infections and sepsis in rescue horses with skin wounds.
Strangles Confirmed in 2 Washington Counties
The affected horses reside in Clallam and Snohomish counties.
EHM Confirmed in California Mare
The horse resides in San Luis Obispo County, where 42 horses are exposed.
The Incredible Equine Neck
Find out how your horse can hurt his neck, risks for injury and disease, and associated therapies, so you can give your horse the best chance for a strong neck and an athletic future.
Oregon Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Clackamas County and recently attended a show in a different county.
California Vesicular Stomatitis Update
Seven new VSV-affected premises have been identified in San Diego and Riverside counties.
Wearable Pneumatic Compression Device Improves Lymphatic Flow in Horses
Researchers have found that these full-leg garments significantly increase lymphatic flow, which could be useful for recovery in horses.
Understanding Proud Flesh
Learn about the wound healing process and how to prevent and manage proud flesh.
