Latest News – The Horse
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.
Equine Influenza Case Confirmed at Ohio Fairgrounds
The case is located in Darke County.
2 Arizona Horses Test Positive for Vesicular Stomatitis
The horses live at two separate facilities in Cochise County.
Pigeon Fever Case Confirmed in Idaho
One horse in Ada County has tested positive, and one horse is suspected to be positive.
Understanding Equine Asthma: What Every Horse Owner Should Know
Equine asthma is an umbrella term used to describe chronic, noninfectious airway inflammation in horses. Here’s what experts know.
What To Feed Old Horses
Age is just a number, but age-related horse health and nutritional challenges are very real. Here are 6 tips to help you formulate the optimal diet for your horse’s golden years. Sponsored by Purina.
