Latest News – The Horse
Subtle and Not-So-Subtle Signs of Pain in Horses
A veterinarian explains how to recognize when your horse is in pain.
EHM-Positive Horse Euthanized in Washington
The horse lived in Okanogan County, where 2 horses are exposed.
California-Based Radiology Consultant Joins AAEP Board of Directors
Dr. Betsy Charles, who’s based in Murrieta, California, was installed during the AAEP’s 68th Annual Convention.
Arizona Practice Owner Joins AAEP Board of Directors
Dr. Tegan Easton, whose ambulatory practice is based in Scottsdale, will serve a 3-year term.
12 Smart At-Home Biosecurity Practices for Horse Owners
Follow these steps to prevent disease spread on your farm.
UC Davis Researchers Seek to Unlock Clues About Mule Health
Practitioners will create a grimace scale that can indicate stress, sickness.
Lyme Disease and Anaplasmosis Common Among Pennsylvania Horses
Scientists looked at disease prevalence in horses suspected to have tick-borne infections and compared test performance.
Kentucky Filly Positive for EHV-1
The Thoroughbred filly resides at Churchill Downs in Jefferson County, where 13 other horses were exposed.
SAA Measurements Can Help Detect Surgical Implant Infection
Vets can monitor trends in SAA levels post-orthopedic surgery to quickly identify and address surgical implant infections.
Standing Surgery in Horses: An Update
Standing surgery allows for treatment options that might not have been possible previously due to risks associated with general anesthesia.
Texas Horse Positive for EIA
The horse resides in Dallas County and is currently under quarantine.
Michigan Horse Positive for Strangles
The mare resides in Monroe County and is recovering.
Equine Influenza in 2 Washington Counties
The affected horses reside in King County and Pierce County.
Strangles in Two Wisconsin Counties
The affected horses reside in Racine and Outagamie counties.
Equine Strangles Confirmed in Colorado
A horse at a boarding facility in Douglas County tested positive for the disease.
Why Should We Feed Horses Forage First?
Learn how various components of the horse’s GI tract evolved to consume forage, and feed accordingly to prevent issues.
