Latest News – The Horse
Foal Speed Ahead: Caring for the Newborn Horse
Understanding potential problems during your mare’s pregnancy and after the foal’s birth could be the best way to protect them.
Equine Meniscal Injuries
Equine meniscal injuries can cause severe pain and lameness, but if diagnosed and treated properly many horses can return to work.
Toxicologic Causes of Abortion and Stillbirth in Horses
Although uncommon in North American horses, monitor pregnant mares to avoid abortion and stillbirth due to toxicant exposure.
EIA Confirmed in Alberta Horse
The horse resides in Ponoka County.
EHV Quarantine Released at Turf Paradise Racetrack
There have been no additional cases of EHV-1 at the racetrack in Maricopa County, Arizona, since the index case in February.
6 Simple Spring Safeguards for Senior Horses
Ensure your senior horse or pony is prepared for a healthy and happy year ahead.
Evaluating the Suspensory Ligament in Cutting Horses
A research team used ultrasound to establish normal proximal suspensory ligament cross-sectional areas of cutting horses.
Regular Dental Care Important in Horses Worldwide
Researchers assess the prevalence of malocclusions and dental diseases in privately owned horses in the Mazovia region of Poland.
Investigating Equine Cases of Toxicant Exposure
Horses have a wide range of potential for exposure to toxicants; understanding this could help protect them.
Strangles Confirmed in Washington Horse
The horse resides in Pierce County, where 4 additional cases are suspected.
Idaho Horse Aborts Pregnancy Due to EHV-1
The sick horse lives in Gem County, where 6 additional cases are suspected and 25 horses are exposed.
Two More Michigan Horses Positive for Strangles
Two additional horses at a barn in Bay County have tested positive for strangles, bringing the total number of cases to seven.
Using Stanozolol as a Joint Therapy in Horses
While prohibited in competition horses, this anabolic steroid might help vets manage joint disease such as osteochondrosis lesions in young horses.
Full-Mouth Radiography in Horses
X rays are valuable diagnostic tools for equine dental health that can reveal undiagnosed issues.
Problems in the Horse’s Hip and Pelvis
Here’s a look at some common pelvis problems in horses, how veterinarians diagnose them, and what treatment options are available.
California Horse Positive for EHM
The horse lived in San Luis Obispo County and has been euthanized, but 26 horses are potentially exposed.
