Latest News – The Horse
Texas Confirms First Case of EIA for 2022
The affected horse’s premises are under official quarantine until TAHC requirements are met.
EHV-1 Quarantine Released at California Racetrack
No additional clinical signs of cases have been confirmed since the affected horse’s removal to her Sonoma County home premises.
Record Horses’ Temperatures Regularly to Help Detect Disease
Taking temps daily, whether rectally or via a microchip with an integrated temperature biosensor, can help you catch and track outbreaks.
Soaking Beet Pulp During Freezing Temperatures
Get tips for helping prepare beet pulp for horses even when it’s cold outside.
Grumpy Horse While Tacking and Mounting? That’s Not Normal
Researcher: Don’t ignore subtle signs of equine discomfort before riding. Often the cause is a veterinary issue.
Human Rehab Tools That Might Translate To Equine Athletes
A physical therapist and veterinarian discuss potential applications of blood-flow-restriction training, compression therapy, and more in horses.
When Do Heart Murmurs Affect Horse Performance?
Learn about common types of heart murmurs and their potential effects on performance and horse and rider safety.
How To Assess Rider Size for Horse Welfare and Performance
Research on how rider size affects horses is limited. Here’s what we do know.
Horses’ Facial Expressions of Pain Can Also Indicate Stress
Study: Worry wrinkles, known to show pain in horses, are also present during stressful events.
Equine Joint Infection Risks in the Clinic vs. the Field
One researcher assessed the impact of environment and antibiotic administration on synovial sepsis rate.
EHM Reported in California Mare
The mare is currently under quarantine. Twenty-seven additional horses were placed under quarantine and are being monitored.
Serum Chemistries Can Help Diagnose Racehorse Poor Performance
Abnormal enzyme, protein, and other levels in horses’ blood might indicate an underlying health issue.
Wyoming Horse Tests Positive for Neurologic EHV-1
The horse resides in Park County.
Two Quebec Horses Confirmed With Neurologic EHV
One horse was euthanized.
SI Treatments in Horses: Steroid Type Matters
Researchers found the choice of steroid used for sacroiliac joint injections predicted outcomes better than whether the horse underwent a preprocedure ultrasound.
Inspecting Teeth During Equine Prepurchase Exams
Practitioners discuss how checking a horse’s dentition factors into a typical PPE, including steps to take and disclaimers to make.
