Latest News – The Horse

EHV-1 Case Confirmed in Powhatan County, Virginia
Two additional horses at the private facility have been exposed.

North Dakota Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Ward County.

16th Horse Tests Positive for EIA at California Facility
The cases are located in Stanislaus County, where 11 horses remain exposed.

How to Start Your Foal on Feed
As foals grow, their nutritional needs change rapidly. Learn when to introduce creep feed and how to support your foal’s healthy development.

Putting the Brakes on Bolting
Does your horse devour his meals? Slowing your speedy eater at mealtime can help prevent issues such as choke and wasted feed.

What Your Horse’s Topline Can Tell You
A hollow back or fading muscle over the loin is not always a supplement problem. Here’s what you can learn from your horse’s topline.

How to Treat and Prevent Summer Sores in Horses
Summer sores can worsen rapidly without prompt treatment. Find out how to prevent these lesions and learn about methods veterinarians use to address them.

Summer Sores in Horses: Causes, Clinical Signs, and Diagnostics
Learn how to recognize summer sores in horses and what your veterinarian might do to make a definitive diagnosis.

Understanding Hindgut Problems in Horses
The equine hindgut breaks down fiber, which makes up most of the horse’s diet. Learn how diet and management can affect this important part of your horse’s GI system.

Remembering Dr. George ‘Marvin’ Beeman
The legendary equine veterinarian and respected leader in the industry died June 14 at the age of 93.

Strangles Case Confirmed in King County, Washington
The horse is quarantined and receiving veterinary care.

Can My Horse Communicate His Preferences?
Horses express choices through body language and learned behaviors. Learn what researchers have revealed about equine communication.

How Antioxidants Protect Horse Health and When to Supplement
Find out how antioxidants support your horse’s overall health and how to ensure his diet provides enough of them.

California Quarter Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in San Luis Obispo County and is recovering.

How Can an Equine Nutritionist Help Your Horse?
Adding this expert to your horse’s health team can be game-changing. Here’s why.

Vesicular Stomatitis Identified at 4 New Mexico Equine Facilities
The facilities are located in Valencia County.



