Latest News – The Horse
First Vesicular Stomatitis Cases of 2020 Confirmed in New Mexico
Officials quarantined premises in adjoining Dona Ana and Sierra counties.
Animal Cruelty Crime Reports Fall Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns
Travel restrictions and redirected resources mean fewer people are reporting animal welfare issues, but advocates say cases are still out there.
Two Florida Horses Test Positive for EEE
The horses from Polk and Orange counties have died.
Texas Horses Confirmed With Equine Infectious Anemia
The two affected Quarter Horses have been euthanized.
COVID-19 Resources for Horse Owners
The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic has changed how we interact with each other and care for our horses.
EHM Confirmed in California Mare
Forty-eight horses at the affected horse’s Sonoma County premises are under quarantine after being exposed to the EHV-1-positive mare.
Equine First-Aid Basics, Part 2
Being prepared for an equine emergency can help make the situation less stressful and result in a more positive outcome.
African Horse Sickness: OIE Webcast Offers Sobering Reality
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) hosted a global webcast as humans—facing a health crisis of their own due to COVID-19—try to protect horses and prevent the spread of AHS during the disease’s current outbreak in Thailand.
Myths About Equine Colic Surgery
A veterinarian dispels 4 common rumors that often sway an owner’s decision to pursue surgery for a colicking horse.
Equine First-Aid Basics, Part 1
Find out what items should be in your horse’s first-aid kit, what they’re used for, and how to store them.
Horse First-Aid Awareness Week: Brought to You by Kindred Bio
Learn how to care for your horses during health emergencies with content from TheHorse.com.
Putting Weight on an Older Horse
A reader’s senior Thoroughbred lost weight during the winter. Our equine nutritionist suggests simple ways to increase his body condition.
Collecting Colostrum From Mares
How can you collect colostrum and save it for future use, and how long can you keep it? A veterinarian weighs in.
How Hay is Made for Horses
Have you ever wondered how hay gets from the field to your horse’s feeder? Find out in our slideshow.
Understanding Energy Content in Horse Feeds
Find out why horse feed labels don’t simply list calorie content.
Treating High Traffic Areas on Horse Properties
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle offers advice for limiting mud around gates, troughs, and on walkways.
