Latest News – The Horse
2022 Dorothy R. Havemeyer EPM Workshop Seeks Abstracts by June 1
The group will convene later this year to share the current state of expertise in the neurologic disease’s key areas.
Common Equine Skin Conditions
Skin conditions in horses are often difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat, with causes ranging from fungi to allergens to who-knows-what. Check out our pictures of common equine skin conditions—patchy to scabby and everything between.
10 Low-Carb Diet Resources on TheHorse.com
We’ve compiled some of our best resources on these diets and what horses might benefit from them most. Sponsored by Hygain.
High-Starch Meals Induce Systemic Inflammation in Older, Heavier Horses
Younger age and lower body condition appear to protect horses against occasional spikes in nonstructural carbohydrate consumption.
Diagnosing Neck and Back Problems in Horses
Leg lameness should always be ruled out first when investigating sore backs, but primary causes of back pain do also exist.
Study: Therapeutic Shoes Might Impair Circulation in Horses’ Feet
Researchers reported thermography showed lower temperatures in the heels and toes of horses wearing egg bar shoes or wedge pads; the findings remain inconclusive.
Understanding Equine Amyloidosis
University of Kentucky researchers reviewed 11 cases of this rare disease submitted to their lab from 2010 to 2021.
Does Sugar Make Horses Anxious or Hyper?
How diets high in starch can impact hindgut function and performance, potentially leading to problems with the ‘gut-brain axis.’
Oklahoma Horse Confirmed Positive for Rabies
Three other horses on the property are under quarantine.
Two Keys to Ulcer-Free Horses: Forage and Starch/Sugar Intake
Consider these nutritional factors when formulating your horse’s diet to avoid GI issues such as equine squamous gastric disease.
California Stallion Confirmed to Have Equine Infectious Anemia
61 potentially exposed horses have been quarantined in Riverside and Tulare counties.
Erie County, NY, Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The mare is recovering after exposure to a horse showing signs of EI on a trail ride.
Investigation Into Wild Horse Influenza Outbreak Continues
As of May 6, 138 Mustangs have died of equine influenza at the Cañon City Wild Horse and Burro Facility.
What To Feed the Newly Diagnosed Cushing’s Horse
While diet is not directly used to manage PPID, nutritional management goes a long way in helping support these horses.
Vernon Downs Horses Test Positive for Neurologic EHV-1
Two horses have died, and one horse is receiving treatment.
Infographic: Optimizing Air Quality in Your Horse Barn
The very barn your horse spends time in might be harming his respiratory health. Learn about common airway irritants and how you can optimize air quality with this visual guide. Sponsored by Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher.
