Latest News – The Horse
The Donkey Sanctuary Announces New Chair
Prof. Paul Lunn, dean of the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool, has an interest in infectious diseases affecting working equids in low-income countries.
University of Kentucky Announces Racehorse Injury Study
Industry partners have joined with UK on research that could help vets detect injuries before they become career- or life-ending.
2 Confirmed Cases of Neurologic EHV-1 in Oregon
Both Deschutes County horses had recently attended shows at the Oregon Horse Center.
University of Pennsylvania Patient Tests Positive for EHM
The horse, which is housed at the university’s Moran Facility, is currently isolated under quarantine.
New Advancements in Diagnosing Equine Neurologic Disease
From imaging to diagnostic tests, vets have many ways to help horses with EPM, wobbler syndrome, and spinal cord injuries.
How to Treat Neck and Back Problems in The Horse
An equine veterinarian describes approaches for treating kissing spines, arthritis, and other spinal issues.
Boehringer Ingelheim, Equine Network Partner on Disease Alerts
A new program sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and hosted by the Equine Network will keep the horse industry current on disease information.
5 Summer Horse Health Risks
Help keep your horse healthy and get the most out of the coming months by increasing your understanding of—and watching for—five common health conditions seen during the summer.
Wyoming Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse resides in Laramie County.
Saskatchewan Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The Rosemount No. 378 premises is under official quarantine.
Summit County, Ohio, Horse Tests Positive for EIA
33 potentially exposed horses at the boarding facility are under quarantine.
Why Does My Horse Itch?
Do you have an itchy horse? Learn about 6 possible causes of pruritus in this visual guide.
Study: Well-Timed Low-Dose Oxytocin Can Safely Shift Foaling Time
Accelerating the foaling process can go well in certain cases, provided vets carefully follow a protocol confirming mare and fetus are ready.
Hydrops Allantois and Hydrops Amnion in the Mare
Learn about the signs, diagnosis, and prognoses of these rare reproductive conditions.
Warm-Season Grass in the A.M.: The Ultimate Low-Carb Pasture?
Warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda and modified crabgrass, and early morning turnouts might be ideal for obese horses and those with metabolic issues.
EPM: Help For Your Horse
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is notoriously difficult for veterinarians to diagnose and equally tricky to treat. But there’s hope as researchers continue to investigate this neurologic disease. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
