Latest News – The Horse
Michigan Horse Positive for Strangles
The mare resides in St. Joseph County.
Fifth Confirmed Florida Strangles Case for 2023
A Quarter Horse in Walton County is positive for strangles, and two horses are exposed.
Florida Horse Positive for EEE
A horse in Lake City was euthanized after testing positive for Eastern equine encephalitis.
Vets Examine New Alpha-2 Macroglobulin Joint Therapy for Horses
This stallside system might benefit horses with acute and chronic inflammatory synovitis.
Get Foal Nutrition Right From the Start
Your foal needs proper nutrition to get a jump on a healthy life. Here are some tips to ensure he receives it.
Wisconsin Strangles Cases Since November
Strangles has been reported in nine Wisconsin counties since November 2022.
Diagnostic Imaging and Treatment Options for Horses With Neck Pain
Veterinarians discuss how they radiograph, ultrasound, and treat neck problems.
The Veterinarian’s Guilt Factor of Never Enough
Dr. Jamie Pribyl explains how busy equine veterinarians ‘can do it all, but not all at once.’
Using Autologous Blood Products to Manage Arthritis in Horses
A veterinary sports medicine and rehab specialist describes what we know about orthobiologic therapies for OA in horses and their high likelihood for variable responses.
Breeding Soundness Exams for Him and Her
Both the stallion and mare must be in good health and fertility before you even attempt to produce a foal.
Michigan Gelding Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Shiawassee County, where two additional cases are suspected.
Strangles Case Confirmed in Washington
The horse was recently purchased from a Texas slaughter pen and now resides in Thurston County.
Understanding Sport Horse Injuries to Limit Them
Understanding how and why injuries in sport horses happen might be the best way to prevent them.
Tips for Feeding Late-Term Broodmares
With careful management and feed selection, owners can provide broodmares with the nutrients they need to support foal growth. Here’s what our equine nutritionist recommends.
Caring for Your Horse in Winter
You might need to make adjustments to keep your horse healthy and happy through the winter.
Cardiac Limitations to Horses’ Athletic Performance
Cardiovascular malfunction might impede athletic performance, but with correct diagnosis and management some horses can still have athletic careers.
