Latest News – The Horse

Beet Pulp FAQs
Two equine nutritionists answer 11 common questions about feeding horses beet pulp.

Seventh Horse Tests Positive for Strangles in Michigan Barn
The horse lives at a facility in Ottawa County where 6 additional horses are positive.

North Dakota Horse Tests Positive for EHV
The horse lived in Stark County and was euthanized.

Equine Lower Airway Evaluations: From Start to Finish
Veterinarians must consider certain factors when performing diagnostics to identify the source of respiratory disease.

Quebec Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in a stable in Centre-du-Quebec.

Sixth Horse Confirmed Positive for Strangles at Michigan Facility
A Quarter Horse in Ottawa County was recently confirmed positive for strangles.

Improving Welfare for Stalled Horses with Selected Nature Sounds and Music
Researchers think certain sounds might reduce frustration behaviors in stalled horses.

4 Ways to Boost Soil Health on Horse Farms
Cultivating healthy soil in your horse’s pastures will help reduce weeds and improve pasture quality. These 4 tips can help you achieve healthy soil on your horse property.

Feeding and Riding the Lactating Mare
Learn about the nutritional needs of a mare with a foal at her side as she gets started back into work.

Virginia Quarter Horse Positive for EHV
The horse lived in Clarke County and was euthanized.

How To Manage a Horse With Seasonal Allergies
Here’s what you can do to help your allergy-prone horse prepare for the onslaught of seasonal allergens.

Providing Horses Relief During Allergy Season
Learn how allergies happen, how they affect your horse’s body, and how to avoid or treat them.

4 Michigan Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Genesee, Ingham, and Kent counties.

Quebec Horse Positive for Influenza
The horse lives in Mauricie.

Infographic: How To Protect Your IBH Horse From Bugs
Follow the steps in this visual guide to relieve your horse’s clinical signs of insect bite hypersensitivity and prevent future flare-ups.

A Novel Treatment for Equine Osteoarthritis: 2.5% Polyacrylamide Hydrogel
An expert reviews material showing 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is effective, long-lasting, and safe for treating early- and late-stage equine osteoarthritis.



