Latest News – The Horse

Q&A With a Volunteer FEI Steward
How does an FEI steward secure equine welfare at the highest levels of the sport? We caught up with one to find out.

Michigan Friesian Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Allegan County.

Unvaccinated Quebec Mare Positive for EEE
The mare lived in Mirabel and was euthanized.

Florida Mare Tests Positive for WNV
The mare lives in Brevard County.

Thoracolumbar Pain in Horses: It’s Complicated
Learn to recognize the signs of equine back pain and what therapies are available.

How Air Quality Impacts Horse Health
Learn how air quality issues such as wildfire smoke and pollution can affect your horse’s respiratory health.

Suppressing Undesirable Behavior in Mares
If a mare’s behavior issues are related to her reproductive cycles, suppressing estrus might help.

Understanding the Equine Muscular System
A horse’s body has about 700 muscles. By understanding how muscles produce movement, you can formulate training and rehab strategies.

11 Tips for Improving Your Horse’s Indoor Air Quality
Improving the air quality in your barn can protect horses and humans against respiratory dysfunction.

Vermont Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Orleans County and was euthanized.

Equine Shivers Research Updates
New research is shedding light on equine shivers, a poorly understood neuromuscular condition affecting horse movement and performance.

Tennessee Horse Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Gibson County.

Feeding Overweight Broodmares
Keep your broodmare at a healthy weight to help ensure her and her foal’s safety during gestation and foaling.

Michigan Percheron Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Clare County.

Sweet PDZ, The Horse Bring You Air Quality Awareness Week
All week long, learn about what affects a horse’s respiratory health and how you might be able to influence it. Brought to you by Sweet PDZ.

Kentucky Quarter Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Crittenden County.