Latest News – The Horse
Dr. Bill Vandergrift, Equine Nutritionist, Dies
Vandergrift brought industry-changing formulas, ideas, and concepts to horse owners.
CDFA Update on EHV-1 Outbreak in Riverside County
Two more horses were confirmed positive for EHV-1 on Feb. 15.
CDFA Update on San Mateo County EHV-1, EHM Cases
Four more horses displaying fever only have been confirmed positive for EHV-1.
Texas Horse Succumbs to EIA
The facility remains under official quarantine until requirements are met.
Exercise Affects Proximal Sesamoid Bone Pathology in Racehorses
Modifying training programs and monitoring lesion sites might help protect against PSB fractures in this population of horses.
A Curious Case of Equine Compound Odontoma
A young gelding presenting for lower jaw swelling has a rare but treatable dental condition.
Horse Foot Bruises
The average horse is more likely to encounter a foot bruise than any other lameness. If you recognize the causes of foot bruises and understand their treatment and prevention, you can stave off discomfort in your horse and perhaps avoid an abscess.
Horse Dental Care: More Than Just a ‘Float’
While routine tooth floatings are important, the veterinary oral exam is the most valuable part of dental care.
California Event Facility Under Quarantine for EHV
One of three diagnosed horses at the Riverside County property is showing neurologic signs of equine herpesvirus.
Florida Confirms Equine Influenza Case
A private facility in Palm Beach County is under voluntary quarantine.
Another San Mateo County Horse Confirmed With EHV-1
This affected horse displayed fever but no neurologic signs.
Alberta Horse Confirmed With EIA
The affected horse and all exposed equines are under official quarantine.
Incorporating Chiropractic Into a Horse’s Care
This therapy is proving to be an essential part of the horse’s routine health and well-being.
Dechra Sponsors Hoof Lameness Awareness Week
The Horse and Dechra have partnered to educate horse owners about hoof-related lamenesses Feb. 13-19, 2022.
New Approaches To Equine Dentistry
With recent advances in equine dental care, veterinarians have a wide variety of treatment options available to manage equine dental abnormalities.
Don’t Let Your Horse Hay Go Up in Flames
Learn how to avoid combustion and barn fire caused by your stored hay.
