Latest News – The Horse
Tips for Managing Gastric Ulcers in Performance Horses
Up to 93% of performance horses suffer from gastric ulcers. Is yours one of them? Here’s how to manage the condition.
Don’t Restrict Horses to Shelters in Hot Conditions
Horses in hot climates might not be as shade- and shelter-dependent as expected.
3 Indicators of an Upper-Level Event Horse’s Potential for Success
Discover useful information about an eventing horse’s fitness and ability by looking at these three measurements.
Track Your Horse’s Temperature Using an Embedded Thermometer
French researchers tested a quicker, easier, and potentially more accurate method of monitoring horses’ temperatures.
The Scoop on Runny Poop: Diarrhea in Horses
While some types of diarrhea in horses present little to worry about if watched carefully, others can be life-threatening. Read more about this condition’s causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Fourth Michigan Horse Tests Positive for EEE
Horses have tested positive in three Michigan counties.
Poor Hoof Angles
Dr. Scott Fleming discusses how improper palmar angles can cause problems for horses.
UK Animal Scientists Bring Home Honors
Several faculty members and students in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences recently earned national awards.
Blue-Green Algae: Dangerous to Pets and Livestock
Blue-green algae can produce toxins that affect the nervous system and liver. Exposed animals can die quickly, or they can develop liver failure over several days. Get tips to protect your horse.
Minnesota Board of Animal Health Confirms EIA and EEE Cases
Both are reportable diseases in the state.
Hoof Abscess Advice
Should you let an abscess come out naturally or drain it? Dr. Scott Fleming offers his insight into handing this painful hoof problem.
Weed Management Plans for Horse Pastures
Fall is a good time to evaluate the quality of your horse pastures, because it is easy to see which weeds were most prevalent and uncontrolled during the summer and are now large and seed-producing.
Waushara County, Wisconsin, Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The unvaccinated mare, which was euthanized on Aug. 13, was the state’s second case of the mosquito-borne disease for 2019.
California Colt Confirmed to Have West Nile Virus
Fresno County horse is among three positive cases in the state.
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Utah
Officials have identified three affected equine premises in Emery and Uintah counties.
Dujardin Eliminated From European Championships Due to Blood
The disqualification of Great Britain’s top dressage rider dropped the team’s placing from silver to fourth.
