Latest News – The Horse
Florida Horse Euthanized Due to EEE
The affected mare is the state’s 14th equine confirmed with EEE in 2021.
Should Horses Eat Prior To and After Performance?
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes talks about the best ways to keep horses fueled and hydrated during competition.
Hay-Feeder Height Affects Neck, Back, and Jaw Postures
Italian researchers found higher-placed haynets significantly shorten horses’ back muscles and change their jaw angles as they eat.
Another Idaho Horse Confirmed With WNV
So far in 2021, Idaho officials have confirmed West Nile virus in horses in Blaine, Lemhi, Twin Falls, Canyon, and Ada counties.
The Journey Back: 3 Horses Go From Rehab to Recovery
Read about three real-life examples of equine athletes that made full recoveries from their injuries, including their diagnostic challenges, rehab modalities, and recovery details.
Managing the Anxious Horse
Find out how to keep you, your prone-to-worry horse, and those around him safe.
Could You Be Missing the Signs of Gastric Ulcers in Horses?
Behavior and performance changes that could be associated with gastric ulcers in horses should prompt further veterinary investigation.
What Do Nutritionists Consider a ‘Performance Horse’?
Drs. Clair Thunes and Marty Adams outline what constitutes a performance horse and their unique dietary needs to support athletic training.
EEE Confirmed in Two Wisconsin Counties
The cases mark the state’s third and fourth equids confirmed with EEE in 2021.
Higher-Altitude Training Might Improve Thoroughbred Performance
Study: Working horses in moderately low-oxygen conditions—typical of slightly higher altitudes—could lead to more endurance and better race times for Thoroughbreds.
Wisconsin Horse Euthanized Due to EEE
The 2-year-old filly was unvaccinated.
Researchers Test Model for Assessing Equine Joint Supplement Efficacy
The trial might help answer questions about nutraceuticals’ effects on horse joint health.
New Jersey Horse Euthanized Due to EHM
This is the state’s second confirmed equine EHV-1 case in 2021.
Why Are EHV-Exposed Horses Showing Signs Yet Testing Negative?
Equine epidemiologist Dr. Nicola Pusterla sheds light on the recent discrepant test results related to the equine herpesvirus outbreak in Sonoma County, California.
Idaho Horse Succumbs to WNV
The 14-year-old Quarter Horse mare was unvaccinated against the disease.
Can Stallions Live With Other Horses?
Dr. Camie Heleski of the University of Kentucky talks about research into cohousing for stallions.
