Latest News – The Horse
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
Two additional cases at a Kitsap County boarding facility are suspected among 25 horses exposed.
Study: WFFS Found in 21 Breeds
Researchers also looked at the long-standing belief that the Warmblood fragile foal syndrome mutation began in Arabians. The study’s results don’t support an Arabian origin for the disease.
Equine Industry Survey Now Open to Horse Owners
The American Horse Publications survey, sponsored by Zoetis, collects vital data on horse health and welfare trends.
Novel Bone Marrow ‘Ingredient’ To Help Arthritic Horses
Researchers explored the ability of bone marrow mononuclear cell (BMNC) therapy to improve lameness, with good results.
Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea In Horses
Researchers found horses treated with antibiotics have significantly less diversity (fewer bacterial species) in their GI microbiomes than healthy horses.
Firearms Can Be an Effective Option for Euthanizing Horses
As restrictions on disposing horses euthanized with pentobarbital tighten, veterinarians look for safe and effective alternative methods for euthanasia.
Dominance or Foraging Efficiency: Which Causes Hefty Horses?
British researchers watched horses feeding in groups to find out if dominance is linked to weight gain. What they found might surprise you.
Feeding Horses To Keep Them Warm
Grain or hay: Which is better to keep horses from losing weight during winter?
Using Dogs and DNA to Diagnose Diarrhea in Foals
Dr. Nathan Slovis covers new technologies in accurately diagnosing the causes of infectious diarrhea in foals.
Horse Classified Scams Run Rampant
Beware of scammers looking to separate you from your hard-earned money.
Two Virginia Horse Farms Quarantined for Neurologic EHV
The horse that tested positive has been euthanized.
Quarter Cracks in Horses: Causes and Treatment Approaches
Quarter cracks form in response to various hoof imbalances and often require a multimodal approach to resolve.
Researchers Confirm Kissing Spines is Hereditary
Scientists are rapidly homing in on the specific areas of the equine genome linked to this debilitating condition.
Oregon Facility Under EIA Quarantine
Thirteen horses at a private facility were exposed.
The Price of Longevity: Senior Horse Health Needs
Owning a horse over his lifetime can be rewarding, but you need to be prepared for specific costs related to his care. Learn about senior horse research studies and what veterinarians say you should watch for as your horse ages.
Infographic: How Does a CT Scan Work on Horses?
Computed tomography creates cross-sectional, 3D images to help veterinarians diagnose a variety of equine injuries and lamenesses.
