Latest News – The Horse
The Abscess Ruptured, But My Horse is Still Lame. Now What?
Follow these steps when your horse has an abscess that lingers beyond typical treatment times.
Factors That Affect Your Horse’s Back Function
Conformation, saddle fit, rider body weight, and training practices can all influence function—and dysfunction—in your horse’s topline.
How Diet Affects Equine Gut Health
Discover what scientists are learning about this dynamic area of research and how we can use it to promote equine health.
Ohio Horse Contracts EHV-1
The horse lives in Ashtabula County, where 11 horses have been exposed.
Alberta Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The horse lives in Bonnyville No. 87 and participates in rodeo events.
Protein Primer
Proteins and the amino acids that form them play important roles in the horse’s body, from muscle building and function to neurotransmission and hormone synthesis.
Winter Enrichments and Activities for Horses
Are your horses bored during the winter and early spring months? One farm owner offers ideas to keep them entertained.
Evaluating Equine IgG Testing Options for Ambulatory Veterinarians
Newborn foals depend on colostrum‑derived antibodies, making rapid and accurate IgG testing to confirm passive transfer essential.
How to Predict Foaling
When will your mare foal? Learn the signs of impending foaling and what prognostic tools can help.
Vesicular Stomatitis Identified at New Arizona Premises
The premises is located in Yavapai County.
Does Bute Affect In Vitro Equine Embryo Production?
Because NSAIDs can interfere with ovulation, researchers investigated whether Bute use affects egg quality or embryo development during assisted reproductive procedures.
The Skinny on Slow Feeders for Horses
Read the pros, cons, and surprising facts about slow feeders, including haynets, haybags, and hayboxes.
Skill, Science, and Sensitivity: Unpacking Horse Training Misconceptions
The debate over training methods and their impact on horses remains heated. Our sources clarify 4 training misconceptions.
North Dakota Broodmare Contracts EHV
The mare lives in Stutsman County.
2 Virginia Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
One horse in Louisa County has been euthanized, and the second horse does not currently have neurologic signs.
California Quarter Horse Tests Positive for EIA
Thirty-five horses at the Riverside County facility have been exposed.
