Latest News – The Horse
What an Arthritis Diagnosis Means For You and Your Horse
Learn how to manage your horse following an arthritis diagnosis and how veterinarians treat this disease. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Feed Your Horse For Optimal Performance
Veterinarians and a nutritionist outline how forage, concentrates, and supplements fuel performance horses and how to adjust diets for each horse’s job and temperament.
Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The case is located in Lincoln County.
Maryland Mare Euthanized After Contracting Strangles
The horse lived in Anne Arundel County.
Promoting Longevity in Performance Horses
A thorough examination of supporting soundness to help sport horses excel in the years to come. Sponsored by Arthramid.
Preparing Hard-Keeping Horses for Cold Weather
Cold weather often brings unwanted weight loss in hard-keeping horses. Two experts offer advice on preventing this as we prepare for temperatures to drop.
What Does it Cost to Manage a Horse With Laminitis?
Dr. Kristi Gran explains how owners can plan ahead for expenses related to managing a horse with chronic laminitis and why prevention is key.
Rechecking Horses With PPID
Here’s when and why your veterinarian should retest your PPID horse even after medical treatment.
2 Oklahoma Horses Test Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Nowata and Oklahoma counties.
Michigan Mare Euthanized After Contracting Strangles
The mare lived in Sanilac County.
3 Texas Horses Test Positive for EIA
The horses that tested positive for equine infectious anemia are located in El Paso, Presidio, and Harris counties.
Virginia Gelding Positive for Parvovirus
The gelding lives in Stafford County.
Idaho Mustang Contracts WNV
The horse lives in Ada County.
Reducing Unpleasant Smells on Horse Farms
Prevent odors with smart manure, mud, and urine management, plus natural fixes such as composting, footing, and vegetative buffers.
Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for WNV
One horse in Marshall County, Tennessee, has tested positive for West Nile virus.
Equine Grass Sickness Update
Equine grass sickness is frequently fatal. Here’s what researchers know about this complex disease.
