Latest News – The Horse
Michigan Quarter Horse Positive for Strangles
Two horses were exposed and one horse tested positive for strangles in Lake County.
Colorado Horse Positive for West Nile Virus
The horse resides at a private facility in Larimer County.
What Does It Mean When a Horse Is Insulin Resistant?
Insulin moves glucose from the blood into muscle and other tissue, but sometimes the process doesn’t go smoothly.
Indiana Mare With Eastern Equine Encephalitis Deceased
A second horse on the LaGrange County property presenting with similar signs has also died.
Dr. Charlotte Kin Named AAEP’s Good Works Recipient
The American Association of Equine Practitioners names the Oklahoma veterinarian as the August honoree.
Wisconsin Weanling Positive for WNV
The Quarter Horse filly resides in Monroe County.
WNV Confirmed in Michigan Gelding
The horse lives in Eaton County.
How To Read a Feed Tag
Learn what labels on equine feed products do and don’t tell you with this visual guide.
Michigan Paint Horse Euthanized Due to EEE
The 2-year-old gelding resided in Eaton County.
Can I Ride My Post-Laminitic Horse?
Dr. Andrew van Eps gives his advice for returning a previously laminitic horse to movement and exercise slowly.
Poor Sleep Might Make Horses Grumpy
Research showed that housing horses on deeper bedding might improve sleep quality and mood.
2022 Best Barn Dog Contest: Editors’ Picks
Readers submitted photos and stories of their best barn dogs for a chance to win a prize from Vitalize K9.
Road Ready: Traveling With Horses
No one wants to arrive at their destination and realize their horse has gotten sick or injured along the way. Follow these expert tips to ensure your horse’s safety and wellness while traveling.
Understanding the Equine Brain Through Dissection
Brain dissections can give researchers and scientists a better understanding of how horses think.
2022 UK Equine Research Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center will welcome 4 new members to the acclaimed group.
Focus on Diet for a Healthy Equine Microbiome
Evaluating what your horse is eating, and making gradual changes, can promote a healthier gastrointestinal microbiome.
