Latest News – The Horse
Pain, Behavioral, or Both?
Often, a horse’s behavior problems are rooted in either pain or incomplete training. Here’s what to consider.
Knowing When To Keep It Simple With a Horse’s Diet
Let us not forget to pause to consider the basics when our horses are telling us something about their health.
Scientists Validate Stallside Insulin Test for Horses
Researchers compared the test’s results to those of a commonly used laboratory method to determine their association.
Guidelines for Horses Exposed to Wildfire Smoke
Horses exposed to fire smoke can suffer respiratory injury; knowing what is normal can help you determine whether your horse might need veterinary attention.
Rehabilitating a Horse Out of Back Pain
At the 2022 BEVA Congress, Dr. Hilary Clayton described how to create a rehabilitation plan for horses recovering from back pain.
Pain Management Options for Horses With Laminitis
Dr. Lori Bidwell lists pain relief medications and therapies that can help horses with acute or chronic laminitis.
Right Dorsal Colitis in Horses: Similar to Cystic Fibrosis?
One researcher assessed the physiologic mechanisms of this type of colic and found they share similarities with cystic fibrosis in humans.
New Treatment Tactics for SDFT Injuries in Horses
At the 2022 BEVA Congress, one presenter discussed the challenges associated with SDFT injuries, plus potential solutions.
Types of Equine Respiratory Disease
Learn more about equine asthma, acute respiratory infections, and shipping fever in horses.
California Horse Positive for EHM
The horse resides in Riverside County, where four others are exposed.
Multiple Strangles Cases at Michigan Barn
Four horses are confirmed positive for strangles in Bay County, and six other cases are suspected.
Strangles in Three Florida Counties
Horses in Gilchrist, Manatee, and Marion counties have tested positive for strangles.
Strangles Outbreak in Michigan
One mare in Macomb County has tested positive for strangles, and 42 horses are exposed.
Hard Decisions When Pain Meds Aren’t Helping an Older Horse
When a pain medication or strategy is no longer providing a senior horse with relief, the kindest option might be euthanasia.
What Owners Need to Know About Equine Euthanasia
Learn about the AAEP’s euthanasia guidelines and how to cope with the loss of an equine partner.
How Cold Air Affects Equine Airways
Cold, dry winter air can potentially leave horses susceptible to irritation, respiratory pathogens, and bronchoconstriction.
