Latest News – The Horse
1 Strangles Case Confirmed in Florida Boarding Facility
The affected horse lives in St. Lucie County.
Ohio Horse Positive for EHV
The horse lives in Wayne County.
Topline Dysfunction in Sport Horses
One expert explains why horses typically experience back pain and how veterinarians can treat and prevent it.
Rood & Riddle to Host Third International Podiatry Conference
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will host the Third Rood & Riddle International Podiatry Conference on April 19-20 at the clinic’s podiatry center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Shock Wave for Suspensory Ligament Healing
Scott Anderson, DVM, explains how shock wave therapy can help a suspensory ligament injury heal quickly and successfully.
Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy (EDM) in Horses: What We Know
Researchers know the typical clinical signs of EDM in horses but hope to uncover why it occurs, how to diagnose it in live animals, and potential treatment options.
How the Horse’s Hoof Functions
No other animal walks on a single digit, or toe, making the equine hoof an exceptional piece of anatomy. Learn more about the inner workings of your horse’s hooves.
Fat for Improving Your Horse’s Coat Health
Before adding fat to your horse’s diet to improve his coat, be sure he’s on a balanced diet and that you’re grooming him regularly.
Quebec Horse Positive for Salmonellosis
The horse lives in Montérégie and is recovering.
Icelandic Gelding in Quebec Positive for Halicephalobus
The horse lived in Estrie and is deceased.
Ohio Thoroughbred Tests Positive for EHV
The horse lived in Lorain County and was euthanized.
Michigan Quarter Horse Mare Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Livingston County.
Indiana Pony Positive for EHV-1
The pony lives in LaGrange County, where 20 horses are exposed.
2 Maryland Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Montgomery County, where 45 horses are exposed.
Wisconsin Gelding Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Racine County.
Caring for Senior Horses in Cold Weather
Cold weather affects older horses more than it does their younger companions. Learn how to keep your senior comfortable and healthy during cold weather.
