Latest News – The Horse
2 Michigan Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Tuscola County.
2 Ontario Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
The horses live in Ottawa.
Florida Filly Euthanized After Contracting EEE
The filly lived in Jackson County.
Pectin-Honey Hydrogels Reduce Surgical Site Infections in Horses
Researchers believe this product could serve as an alternative to conventional antibiotics, helping combat antibiotic resistance.
What’s New With Equine Cribbing Research?
Here are 10 things we’ve learned about cribbing since we published our last research update.
Equine Tendon Injuries: Reducing the Strain
Learn how to recognize a tendon injury and what you and your veterinarian can do to treat it.
Gut Microbiota Profiling Might Help Detect Equine Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers investigated fecal sample analysis as a noninvasive alternative diagnostic method for IBD in horses.
Solving Skin Issues on Horses’ Legs
Veterinarians describe 10 skin conditions that could affect your horse, how to treat them, and how to prevent them in the future.
Oklahoma Quarter Horse Contracts WNV
The horse lived in Coal County and was euthanized.
2 Ontario Horses Test Positive for Equine Influenza
The horses live in Simcoe County.
Factors That Affect Your Horse’s Back Function
Conformation, saddle fit, rider body weight, and training practices can all influence function—and dysfunction—in your horse’s topline.
Back to Barefoot: Managing Horses Sans Shoes
Going barefoot can benefit hoof health, but consider management and physical needs before pulling shoes.
Smart Antibiotic Use: Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance in Horses
Antimicrobial-resistant infections continue to challenge veterinarians and compromise horse health. Here’s what practitioners are doing to curb it and how you can help.
Quebec Horse Tests Positive for Anaplasmosis
The horse lives in MRC Haut-Saint-Laurent.
2 EHV Cases Confirmed at Washington Horse Facility
The cases are located in Spokane County.
Arkansas Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Sturkie County.
