Latest News – The Horse

Regenerative Therapy Trends and Techniques in Horses
Veterinarians share their thoughts on stem cells, IRAP, and platelet-rich plasma.

Study: Spinal Column Anatomy Differs Between Breeds and Horses
Researchers found individual horses can have such widely different vertebral columns, they don’t even have the same number of vertebrae.

Texas Horse Euthanized After Positive EIA Test
The horse’s premises remains under official quarantine.

Equine Innovators: Rotavirus on the Move in Foals
In this episode Dr. Emma Adam of the University of Kentucky describes the research that identified a novel strain of rotavirus in foal diarrhea cases this year.

What To Do When Your Horse Has a Fever
During this presentation and Q&A, you’ll discover the causes of fever in horses, how veterinarians treat them, and when a fever is an emergency.

Are Laminitis and Hoof Abscesses Related?
Dr. Vern Dryden talks about why horses with laminitis might be more prone to hoof abscesses.

North Carolina Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
The affected horse was diagnosed after presenting with fever and signs of colic.

Nonsteroidal Joint Injections Gaining in Popularity
A survey found most veterinarians who specialize in horses and primarily deal with lameness issues use nonsteroidal intra-articular joint therapies in their patients.

Breeding Mares Early in Life Might Lead to Early Fertility Decline
Study: A broodmare’s fertility appears to decrease slowly over the years, on a downhill slope that follows her number of breeding years, and not just her age.

Dynamic Endoscopy to Assess Equine Airway Function
This technology has helped veterinarians diagnose upper airway dysfunction during exercise.

Butterfly Presents Healthy Equine Pregnancy Awareness Week
The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care and Butterfly Network have partnered to bring our audience educational content about equine pregnancy during the week of Dec. 13.

Oregon Confirms EHV-1 and EI Cases
Both affected equids reside at an Oregon rescue facility where 29 more equids were exposed.

2021 Equine Practitioner Product Guide: Part 2
Don’t let 2021 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.

Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship Recipients Announced
Four aspiring horse doctors are the 2021 recipients of $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarships.

The Foundation for the Horse Announces Student Award Winners
Five future horse doctors received $5,000 Zoetis scholarships from The Foundation for the Horse.

CHRB Releases Statement Regarding Medina Spirit’s Death
The 2021 Kentucky Derby winner collapsed while completing a workout at Santa Anita Park, in California.



