Latest News – The Horse
First Successful Balloon Valvuloplasty Performed in a Foal
A 10-day-old foal in Switzerland became the world’s first horse to undergo successful balloon valvuloplasty to correct a faulty pulmonary artery valve.
EEE Confirmed in Two Wisconsin Counties
One horse died, one was euthanized. Both were unvaccinated against Eastern equine encephalomyelitis.
Wisconsin Confirms WNV in Crawford County Horse
The case marks the state’s first confirmed case of WNV in an equine this year.
Horses in Two Wisconsin Counties Confirmed With EEE
The horses are the state’s seventh and eighth equids confirmed with EEE in 2021.
Michigan Mare Recovering After Contracting WNV
The mare’s vaccination status is unknown.
WNV Confirmed in Unvaccinated South Carolina Horse
This is Lexington County’s fifth confirmed WNV case in 2021.
Fact Sheet: Supporting Equine Joint Health
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common equine joint disorders, affecting an estimated one in five horses. Learn about specific strategies for supporting joint health in this free fact sheet. Sponsored by Hyaluronex Joint.
Two British Columbia Horses Test Positive for EIA
Two more BC horses are suspected with the disease.
South Carolina Pony Confirmed With WNV
The pony’s vaccination and health status are unknown.
Two Alberta Horses Confirmed With EIA
Both horses were tested to fulfill requirements prior to export to the United States.
Michigan Horse Euthanized Due to EEE
The horse’s vaccination status for EEE is unclear.
How Do Nutritionists Define ‘Recreational Horses’?
Activity level is an important part of designing diets for horses. In this podcast clip, Dr. Clair Thunes helps horse owners understand what constitutes a “recreational horse.”
Successful Donkey Embryo Transfer Technique Developed
While successful embryo transfer in donkeys is rare, a new technique created by Brazilian researchers resulted in two surrogate jennies giving birth to healthy donkey foals.
Removal of Horses’ Retained Testicles via the Belly Button
An equine surgeon has developed a successful method for gelding cryptorchids by accessing and removing the retained testicle through the navel.
A Guide to Equine Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic imaging technology has improved tremendously in the past few decades, with several effective options to choose from. Learn about the machines and technologies your veterinarian can use to look inside your horse, including MRI, CT, PET scans, and more.
Feeding Recreational Horses
How do you feed recreational riding horses to meet their nutritional and digestive needs without causing weight gain? Get those questions and more answered during this live recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Nutrena.
