Latest News – The Horse
Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Florida
A yearling colt tested positive in Levy County.
Fact Sheet: Allergies in Horses
Veterinary intervention can make itchy horses more comfortable and keep allergies under control. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.
Strangles Cases Reported in Wisconsin
Veterinarians have diagnosed four new strangles cases in Brown, Racine, and Sheboygan counties.
Feed Horses Forage, But Not Grain, Before Work
Feeding your horse forage before a ride can protect the stomach from splashing gastric acid.
A Pain in the Stump: Umbilical Problems in Foals
Learn about preventive methods and surgical options for treating an umbilical infection.
Extra Energy, Not Just Oats and Barley, Makes Horses ‘Hot’
Feeding your horse extra calories can add unnecessary energy, making them ‘hot.’
AAEP Publishes Nocardioform Placentitis Guidelines
The American Association of Equine Practitioners has published new nocardioform placentitis guidelines to help veterinarians help protect their clients’ broodmares and unborn foals.
10 Serum Amyloid A Resources on TheHorse.com
Learn how serum amyloid A can help veterinarians and owners detect issues in horses early and provide critical time to get ahead of disease, infection, and more. Sponsored by Zoetis.
Current 2022 USEF Shock Wave Guidelines
Don’t be caught unaware of the current United States Equestrian Federation guidelines on shock wave.
What Is Shock Wave Therapy?
Bonny Henderson, DVM, CERP, describes how extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) works to treat and even prevent injuries.
Two Strangles Cases Reported in Michigan
A Tennessee Walking Horse in Livingston County and a Standardbred in St. Joseph County tested positive for strangles.
Historical Gastric Ulcer Rates in Korean Racehorses Examined
Prior to the lifting of an omeprazole ban in 2016, researchers found that all racehorses in a small study had both glandular and squamous ulcers.
Blue Light Therapy Might Ease PPID Horses’ Coat Problems
Horses with equine Cushing’s might benefit from blue light therapy to help them grow lighter, more comfortable winter coats.
What is a ‘Hay Belly’?
The quality of hay can create a hay belly.
California and Pennsylvania Equine Herpesvirus Case Updates
The weekend brought several updates on EHV-1 in California and Pennsylvania.
Feeding Beet Pulp Does Not Add Choke Risk
Nutritionist: Soaking beet pulp helps with hydration, but dry beet pulp is also typically safe to feed some horses.
