Latest News – The Horse
Stall Floor Setups
How to choose, install, and maintain your stall or shed floors to maximize horse comfort and chore convenience.
Ivermectin Use in Horses with PPID
Researchers believe this dewormer might still be effective in horses with PPID, formerly known as equine Cushing’s disease, despite their altered immune function.
AAEP 2024: Equine Community Leads the Way in Orthobiologics
Dr. Lisa Fortier’s Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture at this year’s AAEP Convention is a can’t-miss event.
Why Is Your Horse Roaring and Whistling?
Learn the reason he makes those sounds when he breathes and what can be done about it. Sponsored by Endoscopy Support Services.
Equine Stifle Lameness Problems
Learn how the parts of a horse’s stifle joint work together to enable movement, and explore 4 common issues that can cause stifle dysfunction.
Study: Decreased Lumbar Spine Bone Density in Horses With PPID
Researchers found that aged horses with PPID (equine Cushing’s disease) might be at a higher risk of losing bone density, especially in non-weight-bearing bones.
Corticosteroid vs. Orthobiologic Joint Injections for Metabolic Horses
Here’s what veterinarians should consider before injecting a metabolic horse’s joints.
What is a ‘Serviceably Sound’ Horse?
‘Serviceable soundness’ is key for any horse to perform comfortably. Explore what this concept means to professionals across the equine industry.
Tips for Getting Senior Horses With Poor Appetites to Eat
If your horse stops eating, consult a vet to rule out medical issues, check feed quality, consider behavioral factors, and use palatable options to stimulate appetite.
Cold or Warm Water for Horses in Winter?
Horses tend to drink less as the temperature of their water drops. However, when given the choice between cold and warm water, horses consume the former.
The Art of Judicious Antibiotic Use in Horses
Here’s how you and your veterinarian can be good antimicrobial stewards and preserve the long-term efficacy of antibiotic use in horses.
Optimizing Fecal Transplant Material Storage for Horse Gut Health
Freezing and storing fecal microbiota transplant product in saline and glycerol might maintain the most viable microbial communities for horses with intestinal problems.
New York Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Warren County.
22 Texas Horses Confirmed Positive for EIA
All horses have been euthanized.
How to Prevent Gastric Ulcers in Horses
One expert describes the best way to manage horses with a history of squamous and glandular ulcers and how to prevent recurrence.
The Breaking Point: Equine Coffin Bone Fractures
Find out how coffin bone fractures happen and how to prevent them from becoming career-ending injuries.
