Latest News – The Horse
Is Muscle Disease Contributing to a Horse’s Poor Performance?
Attention to certain details during exams and careful consideration of test results can help a veterinarian arrive at a diagnosis, making way for an appropriate management.
Vet: Practitioners Need Alternative Methods of Euthanizing Horses
In some scenarios, such as when working in developing countries, veterinarians might not have access to powerful drugs or firearms to euthanize horses, one veterinarian says.
The Evolution of Equids and Dental Work
The modern horse’s dentition results from millions of years of evolution in response to changing food sources and climates. Likewise, how veterinarians treat today’s equine teeth must evolve and improve constantly.
Top Equine Reproduction Studies of 2018
Dr. Regina Turner shares the results of studies on antimicrobial options for metritis, treating blocked oviducts, estrus lengths and pregnancy rates, colic surgery in broodmares, and more.
Working Up Poor Performance in English Sport Horses
Determining why a horse isn’t performing up to expectations can be a time-consuming and tedious process. One veterinarian shares how she approaches these cases.
Study: Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Linked to EMS in Horses
Researchers found that endocrine-disrupting chemical accumulation in blood could explain some environmental variance seen in EMS horses, but the precise role they play in EMS development isn’t yet clear.
Giving the Equine Heart Some Love
As much credit as we give horses for their metaphorical hearts, the actual blood-pumping organs generally get far less attention than other bodily systems. Take an in-depth look at the cardiovascular exam, common cardiac abnormalities, and treatment options.
Marie Kondo vs. My Tack Room
Is your tack room in need of organizing? Our digital managing editor recently gave hers the Marie Kondo treatment and found KonMari-ing horse-related items more challenging than cleaning her closet.
3 Ways to Spoil Your Horse This Valentine’s Day
Give your equine valentine something he or she will truly appreciate.
EIA, Piroplasmosis Confirmed in Texas Racing Quarter Horses
Officials confirmed EIA in nine racing Quarter Horses located at a Smith County premises. Subsequently, seven of the EIA-positive horses and one additional horse on the property tested positive for equine piroplasmosis.
Equine Influenza at World Equestrian Center: Three Horses Test Positive
When the affected horses exhibited signs of disease, show veterinarian Holly Helbig, DVM, isolated them at the WEC Veterinary Clinic, where they’ve been under her care and supervision since Feb. 10.
Nutrition as a Component of Equine Dental Care
The condition of your horse’s teeth can have a big impact on how he’s fed. Here’s what to know.
Top Equine Surgery and Lameness Studies of 2018
Dr. Wes Sutter recaps studies on MRI for diagnosing hock problems, tieback surgery, evaluating suspensory ligament branch injuries, nerve blocks, and more.
Combination Treatment Best for Biofilms in Mares With Endometritis
One veterinarian has confirmed that a combination of drugs can disrupt biofilms in mares with endometritis, potentially making the uterus a happier place for embryo attachment and pregnancy.
The Genetic Mutations Behind Dwarfism in Horses
Scientists categorize dwarfism in horses as being either proportional or disproportional, but both types are caused by genetic mutations.
Could a Supplement Help Reduce Horse Insulin Concentrations?
Horses consuming a particular supplement had higher high-molecular-weight adiponectin blood concentrations and lower insulin concentrations than when they didn’t consume it. And this, researchers say, could help reduce laminitis risk. Here’s why.
