Latest News – The Horse
Horses, Humans, and Trust
Do horses experience trust the same way humans do? A certified equine behaviorist shares her thoughts.
Corticosteroid Joint Injections for Horses With Arthritis: Friend or Foe?
One veterinarian says that, while we can’t lump all corticosteroids into one category, injections should still be considered a mainstay of treatment of intra-articular inflammation. Here’s why.
How Hard Are My Lesson Horses Actually Working?
A trainer asks how to classify her horses’ workload when considering their nutritional needs.
WNV in Tennessee Horses: Case Confirmed in Warren County
An 8-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Warren County tested positive on Nov. 1. Her vaccination status is currently unknown.
EIA in Colorado Horses: New Case in Weld County Identified
An investigation is ongoing, but this case appears to be unrelated to two other confirmed cases of EIA in Colorado this year.
Therapeutic Shoeing for Horses With Orthopedic Injuries: Six Key Points
Given the link between the external shape of the hoof capsule and its internal function, trimming and shoeing should optimize functionality and ultimately reduce stress, both to prevent injury and to treat established pathology, one veterinarian says.
Judge Puts BLM Wild Horse Sterilization Plan on Hold
A federal judge has temporarily halted a BLM plan to perform ovariectomies on 100 wild mares gathered from the Warm Springs Herd Management Area, in Oregon.
All Wyoming EIA-Associated Quarantines Released
The Wyoming Livestock Board completed the 60-day post-exposure tests on 61 equids residing at 12 premises in eight counties. All test results were negative.
Climate and Vector-Borne Equine Diseases
Learn how rising temperatures and higher rainfall totals might lead to an increased risk of mosquito- and tick-borne disease in horses.
Winter Horse Pasture Management
Caring for pastures by preventing overgrazing in the winter can increase spring and summer yields.
WNV in Georgia Horses: First Cases of 2018 Reported
Horses with WNV were identified in Brooks, Franklin, and Hart counties.
WNV in South Carolina Horses: Case Confirmed in Aiken County
The 6-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, who was vaccinated against WNV approximately 10 months ago, is recovering from the disease.
EIA in Georgia Horses: One Quarantine Released, Another Remains
The Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed three EIA cases in Lamar County in August.
Equine Weight Loss Mysteries
How to unravel the reason behind your horse’s head-scratching weight loss.
Ozone to Treat Necroulcerative Dermatitis in Horses
Find out how veterinarians used ozone to treat a mare with complications associated with superficial digital flexor tendinitis.
Ridden Lameness Exams in Performance Horses
A ridden lameness exam allows the veterinarian to watch the horse while doing its job and at other gaits besides the walk and trot, which can help veterinarians garner additional information about potential problems.
