Latest News – The Horse
Three-Day Eventing Horse Inspections
Here’s what to know about horse inspections, which are designed to evaluate the horse’s fitness to compete.
Equine Coronavirus Tops COVID-19 as Horse Health Risk
Researcher: Horses can acquire the COVID-19 virus but don’t develop disease. However, equine coronavirus kills up to 9% of infected horses.
R. Equi Overtreatment Fuels Multispecies, Multidrug Resistance
Breeding farm managers want zero foal deaths, but at what greater cost?
Is the Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio Important for Horses?
A listener wonders if horses benefit from a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio. Dr. Clair Thunes responds.
Nutrition Tips To Prevent Endurance Horses From ‘Tying Up’
Reduce sporadic episodes of exertional rhabdomyolysis by providing plenty of forage and meeting these unique equine athletes’ nutrient requirements.
Equine Innovators: Horse Transport and Stress
Dr. Amanda Adams and Erica Jacquay of the University of Kentucky describe new research on how horses of all ages respond to transport—even just trips of 1.5 hours.
Ohio Horse Confirmed With EHM
The gelding is recovering, and the facility is under official quarantine.
Feral Horses Play Important Role in French Rewilding Project
Researchers use Polish Konik horses to control tree growth and encourage biodiversity in a riverine ecosystem.
Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
The undervaccinated gelding was euthanized due to the severity of the disease.
The Barefoot Equine Athlete: Big Shoes To Fill?
Researchers, veterinarians, and farriers discuss the barefoot sport horse trend.
6 Nature-Based Management Solutions To Try This Earth Day
Implementing these practices will benefit you, your horse, your property, and your neighborhood.
Rhode Island Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse, which reportedly was imported illegally, has been euthanized.
Horse Tests Positive for EHM in Michigan
The mare was euthanized after developing the neurologic form of EHV, and the affected property is under quarantine.
Diseases Affecting the Equine Vertebral Column
The most common horse vertebral issues seen over a decade at one diagnostic lab were wobbler syndrome, fracture/subluxation, and abnormal spinal curvature.
How Horses Heat Up and Cool Down Varies Considerably
Measure and understand your horse’s unique exercise heat patterns so you can promote recovery and prevent heat stroke.
Create a Horse Property Pollinator Hedgerow
Improve the aesthetics of your horse farm while contributing to the health and well-being of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial members of our planet.
