Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Mare Euthanized Due to WNV
The case marks the state’s sixth equine confirmed in 2021.
Two Oregon Horses Confirmed With Equine Influenza
Neither horse was fully vaccinated against EI.
Managing Senior Horses with Heaves
Senior horses diagnosed with this performance-limiting respiratory condition face more obstacles than their younger counterparts.
How To Feed the Underweight Horse With Insulin Dysregulation
The key is adding weight carefully without triggering hyperinsulinemia and laminitis.
Horse Poop as a Home Heating Source?
A green energy source might one day come from the big brown pile behind your barn.
Heated Water Trough Safety
Are you using heated water buckets or troughs this winter? Stay safe with these tips.
Foal Pneumonia: Beyond the Basics
Two important bacteria cause lung infections in foals; here’s how the body and your vet battle these pathogens.
2021 Equine Practitioner Product Guide: Part 1
Don’t let 2021 come to a close without stocking up on all your veterinary necessities. Download a free copy of The Horse‘s Equine Practitioner Product Guide for information on equipment, supplies, and product specials for veterinarians.
How Vets Can Respond to Equine Respiratory Emergencies
Critical care specialist: With little time to act, veterinarians called upon to help horses struggling to breathe must arrive organized, prepared, and confident.
Laminitis: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment
Laminitis is an extremely painful and often deadly hoof disease in horses with several causes. Get your questions about laminitis—from nutrition to podiatry—answered during this live recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Wellness Ready.
Why Does My Horse Have a Fat Leg?
Learn about 5 reasons for limb swelling in horses, from benign triggers to causes for major concern.
Managing and Preventing R. equi Pneumonia in Foals
Rhodococcus equi can cause significant economic losses, but researchers are still working to understand how and why it develops and how to prevent it.
EIA Confirmed in Five Texas Horses
Three premises in three counties contain positive cases.
South Carolina Horse Confirmed With WNV
The case marks the state’s seventh confirmed equine case in 2021.
7 Dietary Deficiencies in Horses
Providing a balanced diet that meets your horse’s nutritional needs and being aware of possible shortcomings are vital for his care. Read about seven aspects of your horse’s diet that might not be up to par.
Study: Equine Asthma and Gut Microbiota Linked
You expect dusty hay to set off inflammation in asthmatic horses’ lungs. But did you know dusty hay and indoor housing can also affect their gut microbiota?
