Latest News – The Horse
Virginia Horse Positive for EHM
A gelding in Augusta County, Virginia, was euthanized after contracting EHM.
Strangles Quarantine Released in Santa Rosa
The suspected horse tested negative for strangles in Santa Rosa County, Florida, and the quarantine will be lifted.
Do COX-2-Selective NSAIDs Affect Horses’ Response to Furosemide?
One researcher assessed the effects different NSAIDs have not only on horses’ response to furosemide but also their kidney function.
Equine Regenerative Therapies for Managing Arthritis in Horses
Dr. Gustavo Zanotto of Texas A&M University describes autologous blood products, how they work, the existing research supporting them, and their applications in horses in this Dechra-sponsored online presentation.
Bio-Electromagnetic Blanket Can Help Horses With Back Pain
Researcher: The BEMER blanket technology provides a medication-free solution for reducing pain in the croup and saddle area.
AAEP Publishes Lawsonia intracellularis Guidelines
These new guidelines will help veterinarians diagnose and treat equine proliferative enteropathy.
Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse resides at a training facility in Kittitas County.
Strangles in 2 Florida Counties
There is a confirmed case of strangles in Sarasota County and a suspected case in Palm Beach County.
Do Equine Serum Allergy Tests Really Work?
An equine nutritionist discusses the validity of serum allergy tests for horses and offers more accurate options.
Strangles Confirmed in Michigan Horse
The horse resides in Ottawa County.
Stem Cell Therapy for Sport Horses
Learn more about stem cell therapy and how veterinarians use it to help rehabilitate injured horses.
No Link Between Laminitis and IA Corticosteroids in Healthy Horses
The overall incidence of laminitis due to IA corticosteroid injection might be lower than many believe.
Strangles Confirmed in Palm Beach Mare
A mare in Palm Beach County, Florida, has tested positive for strangles.
Can Equine Practitioners Also Be Elite Athletes?
Dr. Justin High of Weatherford, Texas, explains how he successfully balances being a veterinarian, a family man, and an Ironman athlete.
Update on Gulfstream Park EHM Outbreak
New biosecurity measures are being implemented at the Gulfstream Park racetrack in Broward County, Florida.
Horses’ Muzzles Might Be Reliable Sites for EHV-1 Sampling
Researchers found the muzzle and outer nostril region present an alternative and less invasive way to test horses for EHV-1.
