Latest News – The Horse
Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Kittitas County, where 10 horses were exposed.
Horse Colic: Listening to and Interpreting Gut Sounds
Dr. Christine Johnson of Leclair Equine, in Berthoud, Colorado, demonstrates how to listen for gut sounds.
MRIs of the Equine Stifle: Complicated, but Very Useful
MRI imaging of the stifle joint has shown evidence of injuries to a variety of soft and hard tissues.
Dr. Harold Schott Receives AAEP’s Distinguished Educator – Academic Award
Schott was recognized for his contributions to equine internal medicine and his influence on students, interns, and residents.
Horse Vital Signs: How To Check Capillary Refill Time
A veterinarian describes how to safely check your horse’s capillary refill time.
Texas Practitioner Selected for 2022 Good Works Grand Prize
Dr. Beau Whitaker was recognized for his decade of volunteer service with Horse Empowered Learning Programs Inc.
Dr. Richard Mitchell Honored as AAEP Distinguished Life Member
The co-founder and partner-owner of Fairfield Equine Associates was recognized for meritorious leadership and service.
Dr. Monty McInturff Receives 2022 AAEP President’s Award
Dr. McInturff was honored for contributing significant time and expertise to benefit the health and welfare of the horse.
Dr. Nat White Receives AAEP’s Sage Kester Beyond the Call Award
White was recognized for making significant, long-lasting contributions to equine veterinary medicine and the community.
Dr. Rob Franklin Installed as AAEP President
The practice owner, internal medicine specialist, and equitarian will lead the AAEP in 2023.
44th Strangles Case in Florida for 2022
A colt in Levy County is positive for strangles, and nine horses were exposed.
Strangles Confirmed in Wisconsin
The horse resides at a private facility in Waukesha County and is recovering.
How To Maximize a Horse’s Suspensory Ligament Ultrasound Exam
Practitioner technique and skill determine the value of ultrasound images of the suspensory ligament.
5 Washington Horses Positive for Influenza
Four additional horses at a boarding facility in Kitsap County tested positive since the first horse was diagnosed last week.
Soft Tissue Injury Awareness Week, Sponsored by Butterfly
Look for educational information about soft tissue injuries in horses on TheHorse.com starting November 21.
What Does My Horse’s Blood Test Mean?
This step-by-step graphic will guide you through your horse’s blood test results.
