Latest News – The Horse
Old Horses: Diseases and Conditions
As horses get older, they face common age-related conditions and diseases that require management and care. Learn more about those conditions and diseases in this slideshow.
Farrier, Horse Owner Interactions Key When Managing Laminitis
A psychologist documented and assessed a holistic farrier’s complex communication skills while handling a laminitis case.
Texas County Premises Confirmed With Vesicular Stomatitis
Zapata County now contains two confirmed positive premises.
Two New Mexico Premises Confirmed With VSV
One additional new suspect premises with vesicular stomatitis virus was also reported in the state.
Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed on Ontario, Canada, Racetrack
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has enacted strict control measures.
Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in North Dakota Horse
The Ward County horse is reported as recovering.
Equine Anesthesia Deaths ‘Remain High,’ Risk Factors Identified
Horses undergoing general anesthesia die about a thousand times more often than humans do, at a rate of around 1 to 1.5 deaths per 100 anesthetized horses. Here’s a look at why.
What’s the Best Weight Loss Plan for My Horse?
A bossy gelding has ballooned during the summer months, and his owner seeks advice for a safe and effective diet.
How to Safely Switch Your Horse’s Hay
Here’s what you need to know about how to make a change in your horse’s hay or forage safely and effectively.
Study: Mobile App Gives Reliable Equine Semen Analysis
What’s in that straw? Stallion semen, sure. But what quantity of sperm, and what quality? Researchers found this mobile device and its app an effective alternative to more specialized equipment.
How to Bandage a Horse’s Wound
Learn how to manage minor leg wounds in our step-by-step visual guide.
Managing Pregnant Mares
How to feed, house, and even exercise your mommy-to-be.
California Lifts EHV-1 Quarantine in Alameda County
Eleven of 44 exposed horses tested positive during the outbreak.
Equine VSV Cases Confirmed in Three Additional NM Counties
The USDA has confirmed one new vesicular-stomatitis-virus-positive premises in each of three new counties.
Vesicular Stomatitis Spreads to Horses in Arizona
The USDA/APHIS have confirmed three new positive equine premises and two newly infected counties.
AAEP Updates Vaccination Guidelines
The guidelines make new recommendations for core and risk-based vaccines for horses. The committee further emphasizes that routine vaccinations are considered essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
