Latest News – The Horse
Three Colorado Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses reside in Douglas County.
Strangles in Florida Quarter Horse
The horse resides in Broward County, where nine horses are exposed.
Strangles in Two Michigan Counties
Horses in Van Buren and Montcalm counties have tested positive for strangles.
Washington Horse Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse resides in Pierce County.
Rein-Lameness Associated With TMJ Pain in Horses
Temporomandibular joint inflammation might be an overlooked cause of poor equine performance.
Horses Are Susceptible to COVID Virus, but Not Disease
Researchers recently found healthy racehorses tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 following a COVID-19 outbreak among racetrack personnel.
Be Sure To Check (and Fix) This Common Horse Blanket Issue
Sometimes we get our horses in trouble with the very items we use to help them be more comfortable.
California Horse Positive for EIA
The Quarter Horse stallion resides in Kern County.
Correcting Hind Hoof Balance Could Fix Whole-Horse Issues
Researchers found a strong association between hind hoof balance and posture that could affect overall musculoskeletal health.
Ex-Laminitic Ponies Overproduce Vasodilators
Researchers have discovered that ponies that have suffered from laminitis have higher blood pressure and therefore overproduce vasodilators.
Equine Nutrition New Year’s Resolutions
Are you resolving to improve your horse’s nutritional status next year? An equine nutritionist shares her tips.
Pain, Behavioral, or Both?
Often, a horse’s behavior problems are rooted in either pain or incomplete training. Here’s what to consider.
Knowing When To Keep It Simple With a Horse’s Diet
Let us not forget to pause to consider the basics when our horses are telling us something about their health.
Scientists Validate Stallside Insulin Test for Horses
Researchers compared the test’s results to those of a commonly used laboratory method to determine their association.
Guidelines for Horses Exposed to Wildfire Smoke
Horses exposed to fire smoke can suffer respiratory injury; knowing what is normal can help you determine whether your horse might need veterinary attention.
Rehabilitating a Horse Out of Back Pain
At the 2022 BEVA Congress, Dr. Hilary Clayton described how to create a rehabilitation plan for horses recovering from back pain.
