Latest News – The Horse
When the Body Attacks
Lumps, bumps, coughs, wheals, and wheezes: a basic overview of equine allergies.
Michigan Mare Positive for Strangles
The horse is located in Allegan County.
EHM-Positive California Horse Euthanized
The horse lived in Monterey County, where 25 horses are now exposed.
Steaming Versus Soaking Hay for a Horse With Allergies
Steaming might be the more effective option for reducing allergens in hay.
Vaccination Recommendations for PPID and EMS Horses
How should a senior horse with equine Cushing’s disease and equine metabolic syndrome be vaccinated?
Fats and the Performance Horse
Fat can be a smart addition to the performance horse’s diet if you choose the right source and add it to the diet slowly.
Ontario Horse Hospitalized with EHM
The horse resides at a boarding facility in Wellington County and has been referred to an equine hospital for treatment.
Colorado Horse Positive for EIA
The horse lived in Garfield County and has been euthanized.
Caring for Pregnant Mares and Foals
Knowing what to expect and when to call your veterinarian during pregnancy and foaling will help reduce the risk of complications.
California EHM Quarantine Released
The boarding barn in Riverside County where one horse was confirmed positive for EHM has been released from quarantine.
Opportunities in Equine Practice Seminar Returns to Inspire Future Horse Vets
The OEPS was created to inform graduating veterinary students about equine practice and encourage them to become horse doctors.
Creating a Nutrition Plan for the Competition Horse
Equine athletes have specific nutritional needs that must be met to keep them performing their best. Sponsored by Purina.
Ontario Gelding Positive for Strangles
The gelding lived in Hamilton Region and was euthanized.
Strangles Confirmed in Palm Beach Thoroughbred
A Thoroughbred in Palm Beach County, Florida, is positive for strangles, and 19 additional horses are exposed.
Foal Stress Levels Stay Increased Weeks After Weaning
Researchers say that even three weeks after weaning foals still experience increased stress levels.
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Approves Funding for new EHV-1 and EHM Vaccine Research
The goal of this project is to develop a vaccine that will cross-protect horses against multiple types of equine herpesvirus.
