Latest News – The Horse
California Releases Riverside County EHV Quarantine
No additional cases have been confirmed since March 11.
Should I Be Concerned About My Horse Producing Fecal Water?
Dr. Alicia Long answers a listener’s question about why a horse might suffer from fecal water that’s worse in the fall.
COVID’s Impacts, for Better and Worse, on the Horse World
Researchers have observed pandemic-related trends in the equine industry over the past two years.
Maximizing the Use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Lame Foals
The readily available modality can reveal more information so veterinarians can make a definitive diagnosis.
What’s the Difference Between a Probiotic and a Prebiotic?
And should I feed them to my horses? Dr. Alicia Long of the University of Pennsylvania answers.
Preventing Gastric Ulcers in Horses Getting NSAIDs
What’s the best way to help soothe a horse’s stomach while he’s getting bute or other NSAIDs? Dr. Alicia Long of the University of Pennsylvania offers advice.
Indiana Authorities Confirm Horse Has EHV
The index horse and 39 others are quarantined at a DeKalb County facility.
Choose Equine Wound Debridement Approaches Carefully
Select the right technique, or combination of techniques, to promote healing in each horse.
Identifying Periodontal Disease in Horses
Thorough exams, conducted early in the inflammation process, make way for better treatment planning.
Embryo Transfer in Horses: What You Need to Know
Have you considered using a surrogate to carry your performance mare’s foal? Learn about the process and what you can expect.
Saving the Somnolent Foal
Neonatal maladjustment syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion that must be reached quickly to save the foal. Learn about commonsense approaches to nursing “dummy foals” back to health.
Selecting the Best Dressing for Equine Wounds
Knowing how different dressings work, as well as selecting the right type for each stage of healing, can improve treatment outcomes.
Two More Orange County Horses Confirmed With EHV
California released an EHV outbreak update on March 18, 2022.
Understanding Equine Endocrine Disorders
Learn the differences between equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), and insulin dysregulation (ID).
EHV-1 Confirmed in Maryland Horses
One horse was euthanized, and two of 44 more that were exposed tested positive.
CDFA Updates EHV-1 Case Count
Orange County’s third affected premises shows the only change in number of cases since March 15.
