Latest News – The Horse
Recently Imported Horses Have Stronger Reactions to Vaccination
A Penn Vet researcher compared inflammation markers in imported and U.S. native horses with the goal of distinguishing mild vaccine reactions from actual disease in horses new to the United States.
Virginia Horse Confirmed to Have Equine Herpesvirus-1
Officials quarantined 53 exposed horses at the affected horse’s boarding stable.
Equine Influenza Case Confirmed in Oregon Horse
Ten exposed horses are under voluntary quarantine.
6 Money-Saving Preventive Care Tips for Managing Your Horse
Vet bills are an unavoidable, and often costly, part of horse ownership. But forgoing routine health care to reduce veterinary costs can backfire. Here’s how keeping up on your horse’s preventive care can help you save money in the long run.
Determining Cause of Weight Loss in Horses
Learn about steps veterinarians can take to figure out why a horse is losing weight.
Equine Innovators: A Discussion With the University of Kentucky’s Dr. Martin Nielsen
University of Kentucky researcher and leading equine parasitologist Dr. Martin Nielsen talks about his research and the future of equine internal parasite control.
‘Roarers’: Surprise Results for Horses Racing Post-Surgery
Performing “tie-back” surgery earlier than standard practice led to improved outcomes for racing Thoroughbreds.
Expert: Equine TMJ Changes Common, but Clinical Signs Rare
Temporomandibular joint changes could cause pain as well as behavior problems and poor performance in horses. Or not.
The Horse, KindredBio Bring You Cardiac Health Awareness Week
We’re taking a closer look at horse heart health Feb. 23-29, 2020.
Introducing The Horse’s New ‘Equine Innovators’ Podcast
Join us as we interview leading equine researchers in this new podcast series. Brought to you by Zoetis.
Home Is Where the Horse Is
Take a look at what it’s like to live in an equestrian community, and find out what challenges these equid-friendly neighborhoods face as nonhorsepeople move in.
Equine Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath Injuries
Digital flexor tendon sheath pathology can be difficult to diagnose and treat successfully. Here’s a look at Dr. Florent David’s approach, which he presented at the 2019 NEAEP Symposium.
Horse Back Pain, the Multifidus Muscle, and Ultrasound
How equine practitioners can use ultrasound to evaluate the multifidus muscle, which stabilizes and supports the equine back.
U of M Launches Largest-Ever Equine Muscle Disease Study
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine researchers have launched a study investigating the genetic and management factors influencing muscle disease in horses. Find out how to get involved.
Hunter/Jumper Horse Visiting Texas Tests Positive for EHV-1
A Wyoming horse in Texas for a Houston-area competition was quarantined after exhibiting neurologic signs related to equine herpesvirus-1.
The Unique Equine Gingiva: Special Gums for Special Teeth
Equine dental anatomy and issues are unique to horses, and they deserve special scientific analyses as well as consideration at home. A German research team took a closer look.
