Latest News – The Horse
Two Florida Horses Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
A Mustang mare in Polk County and a Quarter Horse filly in Bradford County both tested positive.
Horse Shows EHV Clinical Signs After Leaving Colorado Horse Park
Horses that have been at the Colorado Horse Park should be monitored after a recent potential EHV case.
Miniature Donkey Positive for EHV in Tennessee
The Tennessee State Department of Agriculture reported a new equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy case.
Horse Survives Severe Pneumonia and Has Surprise Foal
Lillipad, a reportedly barren mare brought into UC Davis for alarming health concerns, shocked caretakers with her pregnancy.
Heart Murmurs in Horses: What Do They Mean?
If your veterinarian discovers a heart murmur, it’s crucial to investigate its potential causes and effects.
Saskatchewan Mare Positive for EIA
A mare in Perdue No. 346 tested positive for EIA prior to breeding.
Free Fecal Water Syndrome in Horses and What To Do About It
What causes free fecal water syndrome in horses and how diet plays a part.
How to Keep Your Horse Safe on the Fourth of July
A veterinarian offers tips on how you can prepare in advance to keep your horse calm despite the noise and sight of festive fireworks.
Shock Wave Therapy In Use
Jessica Gould, DVM, demonstrates extracorporeal shock wave therapy on an Irish Sport Horse to help manage mild neck and back pain.
Using Shock Wave Therapy to Manage Sport Horses
Jessica Gould, DVM, demonstrates how she uses shock wave therapy on an older competing Irish Sport Horse.
Equine Innovators: Does How You Manage Your Horse Farm Make Sense?
Dr. Steve Higgins of the University of Kentucky optimizes daily barn tasks for efficiency, cost savings, and environmental soundness.
More Strangles Cases in Florida
Officials have confirmed one new case in Levy County and two cases in Santa Rosa County.
How to Help Horse Wounds Heal
The right treatment can help prevent serious infections and unsightly proud flesh.
10 Resources to Help Horse Hindgut Health
Top articles about how to prevent and solve problems through management and diet. Sponsored by Freedom Health.
Shock Wave Therapy Benefits, Considerations, and Process
Jessica Gould, DVM, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, explains how extracorporeal shock wave therapy works and what cases she treats with it.
Study: Wild Horses’ Gut Microbiomes Change After Deworming
Free-roaming Przewalski’s horses experience notable changes in their gut microbiota after annual deworming.
