Latest News – The Horse
More Strangles Cases in Florida
Officials have confirmed one new case in Levy County and two cases in Santa Rosa County.
How to Help Horse Wounds Heal
The right treatment can help prevent serious infections and unsightly proud flesh.
10 Resources to Help Horse Hindgut Health
Top articles about how to prevent and solve problems through management and diet. Sponsored by Freedom Health.
Shock Wave Therapy Benefits, Considerations, and Process
Jessica Gould, DVM, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, explains how extracorporeal shock wave therapy works and what cases she treats with it.
Study: Wild Horses’ Gut Microbiomes Change After Deworming
Free-roaming Przewalski’s horses experience notable changes in their gut microbiota after annual deworming.
Understanding Strangles in Horses
This common and highly contagious respiratory disease affects horses worldwide.
Shock Wave Uses and Benefits
Shock wave therapy is an important tool for helping manage a variety of equine conditions and injuries.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Florida
A yearling colt tested positive in Levy County.
Fact Sheet: Allergies in Horses
Veterinary intervention can make itchy horses more comfortable and keep allergies under control. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.
Strangles Cases Reported in Wisconsin
Veterinarians have diagnosed four new strangles cases in Brown, Racine, and Sheboygan counties.
Feed Horses Forage, But Not Grain, Before Work
Feeding your horse forage before a ride can protect the stomach from splashing gastric acid.
A Pain in the Stump: Umbilical Problems in Foals
Learn about preventive methods and surgical options for treating an umbilical infection.
Extra Energy, Not Just Oats and Barley, Makes Horses ‘Hot’
Feeding your horse extra calories can add unnecessary energy, making them ‘hot.’
AAEP Publishes Nocardioform Placentitis Guidelines
The American Association of Equine Practitioners has published new nocardioform placentitis guidelines to help veterinarians help protect their clients’ broodmares and unborn foals.
10 Serum Amyloid A Resources on TheHorse.com
Learn how serum amyloid A can help veterinarians and owners detect issues in horses early and provide critical time to get ahead of disease, infection, and more. Sponsored by Zoetis.
Current 2022 USEF Shock Wave Guidelines
Don’t be caught unaware of the current United States Equestrian Federation guidelines on shock wave.
