Latest News – The Horse
New Equine Influenza Case Confirmed at Oregon Boarding Facility
Two horses at the Yamhill County facility have now tested positive.
Equine Strangles Case Confirmed in Pennsylvania
The case is located in Lancaster County.
15 California Horses Test Positive for EIA
The cases are located in Stanislaus County.
Florida Pony Tests Positive for Strangles
The pony lives in Holmes County.
Establishing Mule Metabolic Parameters
Mules have their own unique metabolic patterns, and veterinarians shouldn’t rely on horse values to judge their health.
Rocker Shoes for Managing Laminitis in Horses
Rocker shoes might help stabilize horses’ laminitic feet by improving breakover, reducing tendon tension, and redistributing weight to support healing and hoof growth.
Wisconsin Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Walworth County.
Oregon Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
Thirty-six horses at the Yamhill County facility have been exposed.
EHV-1 Case Confirmed at Ontario Boarding Facility
One horse in Dufferin County was euthanized after developing neurologic signs.
Product Review: Vitalize EQ Hyaluronex Joint Supplement for Horses
Positive results seen after using Vitalize EQ Hyaluronex Joint for the first time in a 20-year-old semiretired dressage horse.
Alfalfa: Is Hay or a Pellet Product Better Before Riding?
Researchers have shown feeding horses alfalfa prior to riding can help buffer stomach acid and offers relief for ulcer-prone horses. But is hay or a pellet better?
Understanding Horse Aggression
What drives equine aggression—and how can training help?
What Horses are at a Higher Risk of Metabolic Problems?
Find out which horses and ponies might be at higher risk of developing metabolic problems, such as PPID and EMS.
Why Do Horses Buck?
Read about 9 physical and behavioral reasons your horse might be kicking up his heels.
Understanding Classical Conditioning in Horses
Get answers to common questions about this equine-welfare-friendly training method.
Understanding the Different Types of Equine Metabolic Problems
One expert shares the differences between EMS, PPID, and ID in this podcast clip.
