Latest News – The Horse
42nd Strangles Case in Florida in 2022
The Lake County farm is under official quarantine.
Mare Euthanized due to WNV in Indiana
The Quarter Horse mare resided in Jay County.
Equine Vaccination Do’s and Don’ts
Determining exactly which vaccines a horse needs can be confusing. Here are some basic do’s and don’ts to make sure you’re providing the disease protection your horse needs.
Recognizing and Treating a Hoof Abscess
Addressing hoof abscesses early can help horses have the best outcome.
Oregon Quarter Horse Positive for Equine Influenza
The gelding resides in Benton County, Oregon.
Strangles Cases Confirmed in Florida and New York
The horses reside in Nassau County, Florida, and Cattaraugus County, New York.
Study: Less Can Be More When Training Horses
Researchers showed that three repetitions of a task per training session yielded the same results as six in a group of study horses.
Enter TheHorse.com’s ‘Best Barn Dog’ Contest
What makes your canine companion ‘top dog’ at the barn? Enter TheHorse.com’s photo contest for a chance to win a prize pack from Vitalize K9!
Cellulitis in Horses: Causes and Treatment
Learn how to control this rapidly progressive infection within the horse’s subcutaneous skin layer.
Clipping the Sensitive Horse
A veterinarian offers tips to keep horses with sensitive skin comfortable when clipped.
Ontario Horse Positive for Neurologic Form of EHV
The Wellington County gelding has since been euthanized.
California Horse Positive for EHV
The gelding resides in Merced County, and 28 horses were potentially exposed.
Vaccines for Show Horses
What vaccines should horses have on board prior to show season?
Study: Judges Favor Fat Ponies Over Lean Ones
Judges often place overweight ponies—which could be at greater risk for metabolic issues and laminitis—higher than their leaner counterparts in competition.
Feeding Senior Horses
Learn about feeding your senior horse in this archived recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Purina.
Equine Joint Injections: Case by Case
Joint injections can be complicated by a horse’s age, purpose, and health. Here’s how veterinarians approach various scenarios.
