Latest News – The Horse
Will an Omega-3 Fat Supplement Help My Horse’s Allergies?
A horse owner asks how omega-3s might help her hives-afflicted horse and if adding a fat supplement will unbalance his diet.
Sweet PDZ Sponsors Green Horse Keeping Awareness Week on The Horse
Look for educational information about environmentally friendly horse care practices all week long, April 17-23.
5 Types of Elective Reproductive Surgery in Mares
These procedures can allow mares deemed infertile because of inadequate perineal conformation to conceive and carry foals again.
Equine Vaccination: What, When, and Why?
Regular, strategic vaccination is a safe, effective method to greatly minimize the chances of deadly diseases impacting your herd. Learn more in this article from the April 2022 issue of The Horse.
EIA Confirmed in Warren County, Iowa
One horse tested positive, and six have been exposed.
Third King County, WA, Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
Test results were pending since April 7.
California Properties Released From EHV Quarantine
As of April 14, equine-herpesvirus-related quarantines have ended on nine premises.
EHM Confirmed in Texas Donkeys
Two Wise County donkeys were confirmed positive on March 18.
Two More Texas Horses Confirmed With EIA
The Quarter Horses from Lubbock and Kaufman counties have been euthanized.
Oregon Horse Confirmed to Have Equine Influenza
Five other horses on the Deschutes County property are suspected positive, and 10 have been exposed.
Beyond the Stifle: Ultrasound and Hind-Limb Lameness in Horses
Pinpointing an injury’s location is important for not only an accurate diagnosis but also a proper treatment and successful outcome.
Simple Steps to Help Your Horse Gain Weight
Experts share 8 tips to increase your thin horse’s weight and muscle mass.
Forecast for CO2 Wound Therapy in Horses: Partly Cloudy
Equine researchers tested the treatment approach, which is commonly used in human diabetes patients.
EHV-1 Confirmed in North Carolina Horse
Another horse is suspected positive.
Indiana Horse Suspected of Having EHV-1 Tests Positive
The positive finding marks the facility’s third confirmed case.
To Boost Omega-3s, Focus on Supplement Dose, Not Duration
Researchers found that providing a higher dose of a fish oil supplement increased horses’ omega-3 levels better than a longer supplementation period.
