Latest News – The Horse
Horse Wounds: How to Know if a Joint is Involved
After identifying the affected structures, veterinarians can use ultrasound, radiographs, and synoviocentesis to assess synovial involvement.
Veterinarians Discuss Gastric Ulcer Treatment Strategies for Horses
From available treatments to feeding strategies, attendees and moderators discussed approaches for managing squamous and glandular gastric disease.
Messy Gelding vs. Tidy Gelding
An equine behavior expert addresses a question about two geldings with very different poop patterns.
Nebraska’s Equine Herpesvirus-1 Quarantine Lifted
The affected horse has recovered, and none of the 30 exposed horses became ill.
Kenyan Officials Declare Ban on Donkey Slaughter
The Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture announced that it will be revoking licenses to slaughter donkeys, effective immediately.
Medical-Grade Honey Creates ‘Sweet’ Buzz for Preventing Incisional Complications In Horses
Using the natural antimicrobial prophylactically offers another line of defense against incisional infection in horses undergoing colic surgery.
A Comparison of Smartphone-Based ECGs for Horses
Manufacturers have begun developing portable ECG devices vets can use and interpret with smartphone apps. A research team tested them, and here’s what they found.
Yukon Territory Horse Confirmed to Have Equine Infectious Anemia
Other horses on the premises are under quarantine until disease response activities are complete.
Grayson-Jockey Club Approves More Than $1.3 Million in Equine Research Funding
Research topics include nocardioform placentitis, bisphosphonates, exertional rhabdomyolysis, stem cells, equine asthma, and more.
Veterinarians Now Have a Drug to Reduce Fever in Horses
The FDA recently approved dipyrone to address fever in horses with respiratory infections.
Equine Dental Care and Health
Dental care is an important part of keeping a horse healthy and happy throughout his life. Learn about common tooth problems and regular dental care in this slideshow.
USDA Reveals Heber Wild Horse Management Plan
The proposed action plan calls for contraception, gelding, and removals to control the herd’s population.
Oregon Horse Confirmed to Have Equine Influenza and Respiratory EHV-1
The attending veterinarian suspects nine additional influenza cases.
Diagnostic Imaging in Western Horse PPEs: Fifty Shades of Gray
One practitioner describes her diagnostic imaging decision-making process when assessing Western performance horse soundness during prepurchase exams.
Heart of the Matter: Equine Cardiac Health
Take a look at the remarkable equine heart and what can go wrong with it, such as murmurs and atrial fibrillation.
Do Horses Recognize Humans?
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares research results that indicate whether horses recognize their people.
