Latest News – The Horse
Omega-3s Might Shrink a Mare’s Uterus Faster After Foaling
A rapid return to pre-pregnancy uterine size might improve mare fertility during foal heat.
Making the Most of Reproductive and Urogenital Ultrasound in Mares
Employ nontraditional methods to discover more about pregnancies, pathology, and problematic anatomy, all using a transrectal probe.
Genomic Study Links Whorls and Behavior in Horses
If you suspect your horse’s hair whorls have something to do with his personality, you might be right.
Equine Abdominal, Thoracic Ultrasonography in the Field
How veterinarians can prep horses, prep themselves, and use their ultrasound machines to do more.
California’s EHV Update as of Mar. 31
One premises in each of five counties remains under quarantine.
Another Indiana Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
Of 39 horses on the premises, two have been confirmed as having EHV-1, and nine are suspect cases.
California’s Orange County Update for March 31
One premises was released from its EHV quarantine; another confirms a new case.
10 Shock Wave Resources on TheHorse.com
Learn more about extracorporeal shock wave therapy and how it can help rehabilitate or treat horses with a variety of conditions and injuries. Sponsored by PulseVet.
California Confirms EHV in San Diego County
One more horse is suspected positive and 102 were exposed.
EHV Confirmed in Washington Horse
One horse has been euthanized. Two other horses presented with fevers and have been tested.
Senior Dental Problems: Consider the Whole Horse
Don’t just focus on teeth when addressing the underweight old horse; prioritize diet and lifestyle changes.
Study: Western Riding Offers Riders a Good Physical Workout
Researchers measured the energy output of riders at a basic walk, jog, and lope; performing a reining pattern; and cutting.
California Releases EHV Quarantine at San Mateo County Premises No. 2
A total of four cases of EHM and 36 fever-only cases were confirmed at this premises during the outbreak.
HA Blend Improves Horses’ Joint Lubrication, Reduces Damage
Researchers injected horses’ injured joints with a combination of hyaluronan, sodium chondroitin sulfate, and N-acetyl-d-glucosamine (HCSG).
Ultrasound the First Phalange to Assess Fetal Growth
Practitioners have a new tool for assessing fetal growth/age in late gestation.
Two More California Horses Confirmed With Equine Infectious Anemia
The horses tested positive while under quarantine at their 60-day recheck.
