Latest News – The Horse
No Link Between Laminitis and IA Corticosteroids in Healthy Horses
The overall incidence of laminitis due to IA corticosteroid injection might be lower than many believe.
Strangles Confirmed in Palm Beach Mare
A mare in Palm Beach County, Florida, has tested positive for strangles.
Can Equine Practitioners Also Be Elite Athletes?
Dr. Justin High of Weatherford, Texas, explains how he successfully balances being a veterinarian, a family man, and an Ironman athlete.
Update on Gulfstream Park EHM Outbreak
New biosecurity measures are being implemented at the Gulfstream Park racetrack in Broward County, Florida.
Horses’ Muzzles Might Be Reliable Sites for EHV-1 Sampling
Researchers found the muzzle and outer nostril region present an alternative and less invasive way to test horses for EHV-1.
Yearling Dies from EEE in South Carolina
The yearling Quarter Horse colt lived in Berkeley County.
Positive EHM Case at Gulfstream Park
One horse tested positive for EHM at the Gulfstream Park track in Broward County, Florida, and 174 horses are exposed.
Rehabilitation for Equine Companions
Any horse can benefit from rehabilitation during their lifetime.
Florida Horse Positive for West Nile Virus
The horse resides in Hernando County.
Disinfecting S. equi-Contaminated Materials
Taking these steps can help rid your barn of the strangles-causing pathogen.
3 Virginia Horses Positive for EHM
3 horses in Roanoke County are positive for neurologic equine herpesvirus, and 2 horses are suspected positive.
Strangles in 3 Florida Counties
The affected horses reside in Citrus, Hillsborough, and Santa Rosa counties.
Practical Equine Joint Therapies for On-Farm Use
Conventional and easy-to-use joint therapies such as corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid continue to have their place in equine practice.
165 Horses Exposed to EHM in Minnesota
The outbreak is located in Dakota County, where 1 horse has tested positive.
Questions and Considerations When Using PRP in Horses
One sport horse veterinarian describes how to choose a system and maximize its benefits in equine practice.
Horse Positive for Strangles in Palm Beach
This is the first confirmed case of strangles in Florida for 2023.
