Latest News – The Horse
Medicating a Horse’s Eye
Administering eye medication can be tricky, but these tips make the task easier.
Diagnosing and Managing Equine Navicular Syndrome
A veterinarian describes what causes podotrochlosis and how practitioners diagnose and manage it.
Michigan Thoroughbred Recovering From Strangles
The 3-year-old gelding resides in Ionia County.
Training and Management’s Effects on Horses’ Ulcer Risk
Researchers studied the effects of transitioning horses from pasture life to a training program on their risk of developing ulcers.
Can My Horse Stay on a Forage Diet This Winter?
An equine nutritionist explains how to make sure your summertime easy keeper remains healthy this winter.
Rehabilitating the Equine Stifle
Horses with injured stifles have the best chance of returning to full work following a scientifically planned rehabilitation process.
Manage Lameness With Vet and Farrier Collaboration
Because the hooves are integral to soundness, veterinarians and farriers should work together to give lame horses the best prognosis.
Two Minnesota Horses Test Positive for WNV
The cases occurred in Beltrami and Houston counties, and both horses were unvaccinated.
Ohio Horse Confirmed to Have EEE
The horse resides at a private facility in Holmes County.
Utah Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
The horse resides at a private facility in Millard County.
Strangles Affects Wyoming Boarding Facility
Five horses tested positive, and the Fremont County facility is under voluntary quarantine.
Tips for Maintaining Your Horse’s Weight This Winter
Learn about the importance of hydration, fiber, and caloric intake during the winter months.
Nutrition for Equine Joint Health
A veterinarian recommends starting with a forage-based diet for optimal equine joint health.
Older Horse: From Too Fat to Too Thin
A once-heavy senior horse is struggling to hold condition after dental work. Our nutritionist weighs in.
Minimizing Horse and Rider Risk Factors on Cross-Country
The cross-country phase of eventing comes with risk, but new research aims to keep horses and riders safer.
UK Builds Education Center for Aged Horse Care Research
Construction for the Linda Mars Aged Horse Care and Education Facility is underway at the University of Kentucky.
