Latest News – The Horse
Infographic: Biologics for Treating and Managing Equine Joints
Biologics offer an alternative to steroid joint injections for horses with osteoarthritis. Learn how they are derived and work in our veterinarian-approved visual guide. Sponsored by Zoetis.
Study: Vesicular Stomatitis Can Overwinter in Black Fly Eggs
Vesicular stomatitis primarily affects horses, cows, and pigs, causing fever, drooling, and blisters on the mouth, lips, nose, coronary bands, and teats.
Cryptorchidism in Horses
Intact males with hidden testes can present owners with increased costs and dilemmas.
Lecture Coverage: Equine Protein Needs
A University of Kentucky equine nutrition researcher recently shared what we know about horses’ protein needs, how they digest protein, and its role in building muscle and topline.
Embracing Telehealth in Equine Medicine
Clinician: Technology helps veterinarians improve treatment outcomes and provide life-saving advice to horse owners in isolated, rural areas.
Telemedicine Awareness Week, Sponsored by Butterfly Network
The Horse has partnered with Butterfly Network for Telemedicine Awareness Week, Jan. 9-15, 2022.
The Equine Network Continues Expansion, Acquires The Horse
The Equine Network has acquired leading equine health care resources The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care and TheHorse.com.
2021 Good People for Good Horses Award Winners Announced
The ASPCA has recognized eight outstanding members of the equine community in its third annual Good People for Good Horses Awards.
Do Popular Equine Oral Joint Supplements Work?
One researcher assessed the efficacy of four joint supplement ingredients: chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, Boswellia serrata, and turmeric. Here’s what she found.
Winter Traction Devices for Horse Hooves
Snow and ice during winter can cause footing problems for horses, especially those called upon to do something other than loaf in the pasture or paddock.
AAEP Publishes Equine Piroplasmosis Guidelines
Natural tick-borne transmission of EP in the United States is rare, but veterinarians have recognized cases in recent years specifically involving iatrogenic transmission in Quarter Horse racehorses.
Equine Body Language: 7 Signs to Recognize
While each horse is different, here are some common behavioral signs that can help you tell if your horse is happy, sick, or painful, as well as keep you safe.
7 Horse Conformation Flaws: Piecing Together What We Know
What impact do structural deviations really have on your horse’s soundness and performance? Here’s what you should know.
Researcher: How Riders Fall Should Influence Helmet Design
Standardized helmet tests measure the equipment’s reaction to hitting a steel anvil, but equestrians usually fall on softer, less rigid surfaces.
Selling or Giving Away a Horse With Issues
Find out what you should tell buyers about the horse’s challenges and how to ensure he gets an appropriate home.
EHM Confirmed in Ohio Horse
Fifteen more horses were exposed.
