Latest News – The Horse
Preventing Thrush in Horses
My horse’s frog was soft and the part toward the heel was white like the stomach of a dead frog. How do I treat this and keep my horse’s feet dry?
How Weather Affects Equine Disease
Changing weather patterns can increase your horse’s risk for contracting infectious diseases.
2 Michigan Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Allegan and Eaton counties.
New Jersey Mare Positive for EEE
The mare lived in Ocean County and was euthanized.
Tennessee Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Williamson County.
Florida Filly Positive for EEE
The filly lives in Volusia County and is recovering.
Heart Monitoring Devices for Horses
Learn about devices designed to measure equine athletes’ cardiac function and maximize performance.
Possible Problems Caused by Feeding Horses Bran Mashes
Ditch traditional bran mashes (and the issues they can cause) for forage feeding to keep horses warm.
Emerging Equine Eye Therapies
Learn about 4 cutting-edge treatments for equine eye issues ranging from corneal ulcers to cancer.
Feeding Metabolic Broodmares
If your broodmare is overweight and/or has metabolic problems, her foal could be at risk. Here’s how you can keep both horses safe during pregnancy.
Ontario Gelding Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Frontenac County.
Florida Paint Mare Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Osceola County.
The Ridden Horse Checklist
Riders and owners might miss behavioral signs of pain in their horses. The RHpE is a scientifically validated tool for assessing pain in ridden horses.
Ontario Mare Positive for EHV-1
The horse lives in the Regional Municipality of York and is recovering.
3 New VSV-Affected Premises in California
Since the last report, two new premises in California have confirmed vesicular stomatitis cases, and one premises has suspected cases.
Winter Horse Hoof Care: It’s a Team Effort
Keep your horse sound and moving safely this winter with these smart hoof care practices.
