Latest News – The Horse
What We Know About Selenium Needs in Mules
How much selenium do mules need, and what risks accompany selenium deficiency or toxicity? An equine nutritionist explains.
Advancements in Equine Neck and Back Pain
Learn how new research insights on equine spinal conditions help veterinarians extend horses’ soundness and longevity in The Horse‘s Research Roundup 2025 issue.
So, You Want to Be a Horse Vet?
Here’s an honest look at the state of equine veterinary practice in 2025. Learn more in The Horse‘s Winter 2025 issue.
Choosing the Right Forage for Your Horse
Is your horse’s hay meeting his nutritional, health, and welfare needs? Learn how to make informed forage decisions.
How Do Horseshoes Affect the Hoof?
Review the latest research findings on how different horseshoes affect the hoof and a horse’s gait.
Slowing the Progression of Equine Osteoarthritis
In this podcast excerpt Dr. JD Conway explains how veterinarians might be able to slow the progression of equine joint disease.
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness in Horses
What causes delayed-onset muscle soreness in horses, and what does its occurrence tell us about our horses’ fitness levels? Learn more in the Winter 2025 issue of The Horse.
Feeding the Late-Gestation Broodmare
How to ensure the late-gestation mare is getting enough nutrients to meet both her needs and those of the developing fetus.
Feeding Horses With Special Needs
Read about the do’s and don’ts of feeding horses that have 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more.
What Hay is Safe for My EMS Horse?
An equine nutritionist explains why NSCs, ESCs, and WSCs are important factors to consider when choosing hay for your EMS horse.
Equine Innovators: EHV-1 Explained: What the Science Tells Us
Equine veterinarians break down equine herpesvirus-1 transmission, testing, neurologic disease, and prevention.
Why Is My Horse’s Hoof ____?
Hoof care professionals share what they look for in a strong, sound foot and how to prevent common problems from developing. Read more in the Winter 2025 issue of The Horse.
Managing Performance Horses With Navicular Syndrome
Here’s how one veterinarian manages horses diagnosed with navicular syndrome to keep them comfortable in a performance career.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Stevens County.
Wisconsin Mare Tests Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in Waupaca County.
Texas Donkey Tests Positive for EHV-1
This case is not associated with the Waco outbreak.
