Latest News – The Horse
Common Pain Meds and Their Long-Term Effects in Horses
While NSAIDs are valuable tools for controlling horses’ pain and inflammation, they do come with risks.
Equine Innovators: Pathology is More Than Just Necropsies
Dr. Uneeda Bryant describes how veterinary pathologists safeguard horse populations, determine causes of death, and protect the human-animal bond.
Botulism Outbreak in 4 States Linked to Alfalfa Cubes
Horses in Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas have become sick with suspected botulism linked to alfalfa cubes, which are distributed to feed stores in 10 states.
4 Common Equine Respiratory Conditions
Use this visual guide to learn about lower respiratory problems that can affect your horse.
The Foundation for the Horse Awards Researchers Over $190,000
The inaugural Innovation and Discovery Research Grants went to 4 accomplished equine researchers in support of exceptional science.
What’s That Sound? Respiratory Distress in Horses
Several conditions can cause respiratory noise and distress in horses. Be vigilant, and have your horse evaluated if you notice signs.
Update on Suspected Botulism Outbreak
Twelve horses in Louisiana have died from suspected botulism, and nine horses remain hospitalized.
Alfalfa Cubes Potentially Contaminated with Botulism Toxin
Top of The Rockies alfalfa cubes are being investigated as the potential source of botulism infection in at least 15 horses.
2022 Equine Practitioner Product Guide: Part 2
Don’t let 2022 come to a close without stocking up on all your veterinary necessities! Download this free guide for information on equipment, supplies, and product specials for veterinarians.
16 Horses Exposed to Strangles in Michigan
One horse in Bay County, Michigan, is positive for strangles, and 16 horses have been exposed.
Seventh Horse Positive for EHV-1 at Churchill Downs
Another horse at Churchill Downs in Jefferson County, Kentucky, has tested positive for EHV-1, bringing the total cases to seven.
Michigan Horse Positive for West Nile Virus
A 22-year-old gelding in Livingston County, Michigan, was euthanized after contracting West Nile virus.
Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Skagit County.
Healthy Show Horses Can Shed Respiratory Pathogens
After testing horses during a 2022 EHV-1 outbreak, researchers found even those showing no signs shed common respiratory pathogens.
Botulism Suspected in 15 Horses in Louisiana
Fifteen horses became acutely ill at a Quarter Horse breeding farm in Vermilion Parish County, and 12 have died.
Collaborative Care Saves Horse from Chronic Colic Condition
Veterinarians across several UC Davis departments helped pinpoint and resolve a 20-year-old Arabian gelding’s chronic issue.
