Latest News – The Horse
EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted at Los Angeles Co. Boarding Facility
The California Department of Food and Agriculture states no additional cases were reported among exposed horses.
Horse Books Gift Guide, 2020
Do you need a last-minute gift for the horse lover in your life? Pick up or send one of these horse-person-approved books.
Vet Practice: Managing Horses With Colic in the Field
An equine gastroenterology expert offers advice to veterinarians managing colic on farms. He also talks about indications it’s time to move the horse to a hospital.
Clinician: Equine Ear Infections Might Spread to TMJ
A case study found swelling and pain in the upper jaw between the eye and the ear might indicate an infection in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) area.
Finding the Right Amount of Vitamin E for Your Horse
An equine nutritionist explains the difference between international units (IU) and milligrams (mg) and how to make sure your horse is getting enough vitamin E.
Equine Innovators: Feeding Horses With Dr. Laurie Lawrence
Dr. Laurie Lawrence of the University of Kentucky describes recent equine nutrition research from her lab, from deciphering forage composition to monitoring obesity. She also shares common misconceptions about feeding horses.
Case Study: Tumor-Laden Testicles Found in XY ‘Mare’
A Brazilian researcher recommends genetic testing of mares showing “stallionlike” behavioral characteristics or infertility.
The One-Hour Solution to Improved Equine Pregnancy Rates
Studies support DHAI combined with uterine lavage one hour after insemination as a useful approach for helping settle problem mares.
Two California Equines Contract Equine Influenza
Their Los Angeles County boarding facility remains closed to ingress and egress.
Study: Nosebands Can Cause Nasal Bone Damage in Horses
Researchers found that 37% of the nearly 150 Warmblood horses they examined had at least one lesion on the nasal bone, and nearly 14% had at least one lesion on the mandible (lower jaw).
Study Investigates How Long Bisphosphonates Stay in Horse Bones
Studies in other species show bisphosphonates’ elimination half-lives in bone are prolonged and can range from months to years, leading researchers to investigate their residence times in horses’ bones.
2020 Equine Practitioner Product Guide: Part 2
Here’s your last chance! Don’t let 2020 come to a close without stocking up on all your veterinary necessities. Download part 2 of The Horse‘s Equine Practitioner Product Guide for information on equipment, supplies, and product specials for veterinarians.
Researchers Assess Deworming’s Link to Inflammation in Horses
A study found inflammatory response in horses depends not on the deworming drug used but rather on the parasites present at the time of treatment.
EEE Confirmed in South Carolina Pony
The case marks the state’s 17th confirmed case in an equid in 2020.
Low-Dust Forages Essential for Asthmatic Horses
Ditching dry hay in favor of cleaner forage options improved racehorse airway inflammation.
Recipes for Success: Formulating Equine Diets
Does your horse need a dollop, dab, pinch, or peck? Learn to formulate a diet based on your horse’s age, body condition, and health status.
