Latest News – The Horse
Equine Influenza Cases on the Rise, Even in Vaccinated Horses
Adult horses are at greatest risk of infection in late winter and early spring.
COVID-19 Places Stress on Thoroughbred Industry, Aftercare
The Retired Racehorse Project’s executive director and longtime member of the racing industry offers insight into the pandemic’s effect on Thoroughbred rehoming as tracks close and sales are canceled.
Neurologic EHV Confirmed in Alberta, Canada, Horse
Two additional horses at the Foothills County stable were placed under a three-week quarantine.
A War Sans Cavalry: Horse Ownership in the Age of COVID-19
Our international reporter based in France shares her experiences during confinement and seeks clarity on official guidelines for horse care and welfare.
Polyacrylamide Hydrogel: An Alternative Osteoarthritis Treatment Option
Pilot study: 82% of unsound racehorses with osteoarthritis treated with 2.5% PAAG joint injections showed no signs of lameness six weeks after treatment.
2-in-1 Suspensory Desmitis Surgery Restores Western Performance Horses
A deep branch lateral plantar neurectomy and fasciotomy procedure can get affected horses back to work.
Creepy Crawlies, Part 2: Tremendous Ticks
Ticks can infect horses with an array of diseases including piroplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and Lyme disease.
Inhaling Fungi Increases Horses’ Risk of Inflammatory Airway Disease
Management strategies include inhaled corticosteroids and environmental changes such as steaming hay.
Neurologic Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Virginia Horse
Forty-one additional horses are under quarantine.
Is It Lyme Disease?
A veterinarian shares the latest research findings regarding Lyme disease in horses and her practical experience as a veterinary internal medicine specialist in the heart of Lyme country.
The Horse and KindredBio Partner for Tick Awareness Week
Learn about these disease-carrying parasites and how to protect your horse.
Feeding Horses During Reduced Work
Horse owners are facing uncertain times as COVID-19 spreads and they’re unable to travel to the barn or ride. Here are tips for adjusting your horse’s diet if he’s out of work.
Senior Horses and Choke Risk
Do older horses that eat senior feeds have a higher risk of choke?
Two Iowa Horses Confirmed With EI and EHV
All exposed horses remain under voluntary quarantine.
Product Review: Sweet PDZ Stall Refresher
Is the pungent smell of ammonia taking over your horse barn? Try a stall deodorizer or refresher.
Horse Owner Help During COVID-19
What to do if you need help feeding your horses after a COVID-19-related job loss, and how to help others if you don’t.
