Latest News – The Horse
Saddle Science: Tree Width’s Effect on Horses’ Thoracic Spines
Saddles with trees that are too narrow or too wide can reduce range of motion in horses’ backs, a study found.
Bute for Old Bones
My vet wants my 38-year-old on phenylbutazone forever. Is there anything else that could help him, with no side effects?
Managing Horse Wounds Without Antibiotics
As concerns over antibiotic resistance grow, equine veterinarians look for ways to treat wounds without reaching for these powerful drugs. Here are some of their options.
Can I Give My Horses Ringworm?
Sometimes people can spread diseases to their horses. Ringworm, a highly contagious fungal infection, is one example.
New Vesicular Stomatitis Cases Confirmed in Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah
Four states still have VSV-infected or -suspect premises.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Florida Horse
This is Broward County’s first diagnosed case of 2019.
Pennsylvania Horse Tests Positive for EHM
Thirty-three additional horses were exposed to equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy.
Identifying Unhealthy Horse Feed and Supplement Ingredients
Dr. Clair Thunes explains what certain feed label terms mean and how to spot potential trouble.
Understanding the Aging Equine Immune System
Horses experience less profound immune system changes than humans as they get older. However, researchers still have much to learn about equine aging.
Breeders’ Cup Ltd. Issues Statement on Mongolian Groom
The organization has engaged Dr. Larry Bramlage to conduct an independent evaluation of the horse’s hind limb fracture, which resulted in euthanasia after the Classic race.
Vino Rosso Emulates Sire Curlin in Breeders’ Cup Classic
The 4-year-old drove past 5-2 favorite McKinzie to win, going away by 4 1/4 lengths.
Blue Prize Wins 2019 Breeders’ Cup Distaff
The 6-year-old Argentinean-bred bested heavy favorite Midnight Bisou.
Extreme Winter Weather: Evacuate Your Horses or Shelter in Place?
Are you not sure if your barn can hold up to a heavy snow load? Get advice from emergency preparedness expert Rebecca Gimenez-Husted.
New York Officials Release EHM Quarantine
A Suffolk County facility on Long Island where an aged gelding was diagnosed with EHM is resuming normal operations after clearing the required quarantine period.
Commentary: Dabbling in Clicker Training and Groundwork
Have you tried incorporating clicker training into your horse training? Stephanie shares how clicker training exercises are helping strengthen both her OTTB’s core and their communication on the ground.
Special Report: What We Know About Bisphosphonates For Horses
Navicular syndrome management changed significantly in 2014 when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved bisphosphonates for treatment. Sponsored by Dechra Veterinary Products.
