Latest News – The Horse
EEE Confirmed in Ninth South Carolina Horse
This marks Lexington County’s first Eastern equine encephalitis case for 2020.
California Confirms Third West Nile Virus Case
This case marks the state’s first equine death from WNV in 2020.
Weight Loss for Hefty Horses
Learn how to help your overweight horse shed pounds in a safe and healthy way.
NSAIDs: Helpful or Harmful for Horses?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs serve an important role in managing equine pain and inflammation, but sometimes they can do more harm than good.
Hay Soaking Tips
What’s the best way to soak horses’ hay to reduce dust and sugar content?
2020 ‘Say Neigh to Sunburn’ Contest: Editors’ Picks
Readers submitted photos of their horses with chrome and shared why they would benefit from a prize pack including sunblock.
When is it Too Hot for My Horse to Wear a Fly Sheet?
A veterinarian advises owners to consider various factors, from shade availability to humidity, when deciding whether to use a fly sheet in hot, humid weather.
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome Basics
Learn about the risk factors associated with horses getting gastric ulcers, as well as diagnosis and basic management and treatment.
Trouble’s Afoot: Signs Your Horse Has a Hoof Problem Brewing
Find out what hoof problems you can safely manage yourself and when to call in your farrier and/or veterinarian.
Study: Transportation Related to Equine Gastric Ulcers
Italian and Australian researchers investigated the relationship between transportation, gastric pH, and gastric ulcers. The team was surprised by some of the results.
Bits, Bridles, and Equine Welfare
Your horse’s head, face, and mouth comprise sensitive nerves, bone, and soft tissue. While many of us focus on saddle fit, bridles and bits often get overlooked as a cause of discomfort. Bits can cause mouth pain and injury, and research shows many nosebands are adjusted too tight to the point of cruelty. Is your horse wearing the right bit and bridle?
Using Body Language to Assess Fatigue in Working Horses
Watching for signs such as weight-shifting might allow handlers to intervene before horses become exhausted.
North Carolina Horses Confirmed With EEE
The five horses are from three counties.
Two New York Horses Dead After Contracting EEE
The horses from Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties were unvaccinated.
Pennsylvania Horse Contracts Equine Influenza
A voluntary quarantine was enacted following the affected horse’s diagnosis.
Bute vs. Firocoxib: Which NSAID Results in More Severe Gastric Ulcers?
Both NSAIDs induced GI tract inflammation, but phenylbutazone might result in more severe inflammation in the lower GI tract.
