Latest News – The Horse
What’s Plaguing Your ‘Problem Mare’?
Most mares get pregnant without major problems, but some encounter difficulties along the way. Here’s how to work with your veterinarian to resolve the most common issues.
The Consequences of Vitamin E Deficiency in Horses
Dietary deficiency of vitamin E can lead to three specific neurologic and muscular diseases. Find out if your horse is getting enough.
Prepubic Tendon Rupture in Mares
Prepubic tendon rupture is an uncommon but serious condition in late pregnancy that may have a poor prognosis and can result in death of the mare and fetus.
Caslick’s in Mares: Why and How
Veterinarians perform this common surgical procedure on broodmares to help keep the reproductive tract clean.
Design Your Horse Hospital for Infection Prevention
Equine medical facilities can become hotbeds of infection without careful planning and effective management of animal and human traffic flow.
Florida Horse Tests Positive for EHV-4
The Pasco County horse has not traveled recently and lives at a private facility.
Equine Science Society Calls for Abstracts
The ESS Symposium will take place virtually June 1-4 and will cover a variety of horse care and management topics.
Turmeric and Devil’s Claw Safe and Palatable for Horses
Researchers investigated if two common joint supplement ingredients contribute to worsening gastric ulcer scores in horses.
Well-Timed Tenotomy Can Save Laminitic Horses’ Lives
By cutting the DDFT, veterinarians can stop one of the forces that pulls on the coffin bone during laminitis.
How to Be a Vigilant Broodmare Owner
Serious complications are uncommon in equine pregnancies, but when they occur the consequences can be devastating. Here are 6 high-risk scenarios to watch for.
Michigan EHV-1 Quarantine Released
The Oakland County premises has cleared the 21-day clear-test hurdle.
Respiratory Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Massachusetts
Five horses were exposed at the private facility.
Navigating the Haze of CBD Legalities in Equine Practice
CBD is becoming increasingly popular. However, a veterinarian turned attorney warns equine practitioners to tread cautiously when it comes to discussing CBD products with clients.
Why Is My Horse Gassy During Exercise?
Some horses frequently pass gas while being ridden. Learn about the possible nutritional links between exercise and flatulent horses.
Feeding the Horse That Won’t Eat
Is your horse a picky eater? Learn about reasons your horse might turn his nose up at his meals and what you can do about it.
COVID-19: Navigating a New Normal at the Barn
COVID-19 has touched every part of our lives, including our time at the barn. Download this free guide for smart horse and human health practices to follow during a pandemic.
