Latest News – The Horse
Study: Horseback Riding Helps Women Build Muscle Tone
Is horseback riding really exercise? Here’s what researchers have to say.
Study: Standing Colic Surgery Affordable and Beneficial
To understand how horses fared during standing flank laparotomy for colic, researchers reviewed records from 37 equids. Here’s what they found.
Alberta Confirms Three Horses With EIA
The horses had commingled with others involved in pony chuckwagon activities last summer.
What MRI Has Taught Us About Interpreting Equine Foot X Rays
MRI has helped veterinarians recognize new pathologies within horses’ hooves as well as learn more about existing lesions.
Less Water Tubed More Frequently Might Reduce Colic Complications
The large volumes of water pumped into the stomachs of horses with impaction colic can sometimes do more harm than good, according to Italian researchers.
Oklahoma Horse Confirmed With WNV
The affected horse was not vaccinated against the potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease.
Kentucky Mare Euthanized Due to WNV
The case marks the state’s sixth equine confirmed in 2021.
Two Oregon Horses Confirmed With Equine Influenza
Neither horse was fully vaccinated against EI.
Managing Senior Horses with Heaves
Senior horses diagnosed with this performance-limiting respiratory condition face more obstacles than their younger counterparts.
How To Feed the Underweight Horse With Insulin Dysregulation
The key is adding weight carefully without triggering hyperinsulinemia and laminitis.
Horse Poop as a Home Heating Source?
A green energy source might one day come from the big brown pile behind your barn.
Heated Water Trough Safety
Are you using heated water buckets or troughs this winter? Stay safe with these tips.
Foal Pneumonia: Beyond the Basics
Two important bacteria cause lung infections in foals; here’s how the body and your vet battle these pathogens.
2021 Equine Practitioner Product Guide: Part 1
Don’t let 2021 come to a close without stocking up on all your veterinary necessities. Download a free copy of The Horse‘s Equine Practitioner Product Guide for information on equipment, supplies, and product specials for veterinarians.
How Vets Can Respond to Equine Respiratory Emergencies
Critical care specialist: With little time to act, veterinarians called upon to help horses struggling to breathe must arrive organized, prepared, and confident.
Laminitis: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment
Laminitis is an extremely painful and often deadly hoof disease in horses with several causes. Get your questions about laminitis—from nutrition to podiatry—answered during this live recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Wellness Ready.
