Latest News – The Horse
Help, My Broodmare With EMS Has Sore Feet!
An equine veterinary podiatrist says ice might help address this horse’s foot pain but won’t solve the main problem.
Why Ingredients and Delivery Method Matter in Thrush Treatments
Effective thrush treatment comes down to more than killing bacteria. Learn how ingredients and delivery methods can help clear infection.
New York Mare Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Niagara County.
Understanding the Different Severities of Equine Asthma
Mild to moderate equine asthma can cause subtle performance issues, while severe asthma causes coughing and breathing difficulties even at rest.
Feeding Hard-Keeping Horses
Consider the reasons your horse needs to gain weight and learn how to help safely and effectively.
Why Does My Horse Have a Fat Leg?
Learn about 5 reasons for limb swelling in horses, from benign triggers to causes for major concern.
What Treats Can I Feed My Laminitic Horse?
Horses with laminitis can still enjoy an occasional carrot or peppermint, but safer options include low-sugar fruits, veggies, and commercial treats.
California Thoroughbred Tests Positive for EHM
The horse lives in Los Angeles County, where 37 horses have been exposed.
Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The case is located in Greene County.
Multiple New Pigeon Fever Cases Identified in Oregon
The cases are located in Deschutes, Crook, Umatilla, Jackson, and Morrow counties.
What Are Polyphenols and How Might They Benefit Horses?
Polyphenols occur naturally in forage and might support antioxidant defenses and regulate inflammation, but more research is needed.
Insulin Dysregulation Found in Nearly 1 in 4 of Sport Horses Tested
Researchers found body condition and neck fat did not reliably indicate ID in the sport horses they tested.
Equine WNV Confirmed in Washington County, Tennessee
One horse has tested positive for the disease.
Feeding Horses: Putting Weight on Senior Horses
Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD, shares how to help thin senior horses gain weight before winter in this podcast episode. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Case Study: Osteochondritis Dissecans in a Warmblood Foal
Find out how a colt with persistently puffy hocks but no lameness was diagnosed with and treated for a medial malleolus lesion.
New Test Shows Promise for Assessing Equine Laminitis Risk
Researchers validated a rapid test for measuring adiponectin, a hormone associated with metabolic health and laminitis risk in horses.
