Latest News – The Horse
How to Clean/Disinfect Water Buckets and Troughs
Learn how to make sure your horse has a clean, safe drink of water when he needs it, with Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center.
How to Make Your Horse’s Stall Safer
Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji discusses what you can do to build a safe stall or make an existing stall safer.
Central Virginia EHV: Second Horse Tests Positive
A second horse at the affected farm was diagnosed with equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EMH).
EHM Confirmed in Campbell County, Wyoming
A 6-year-old Quarter Horse gelding located near Gillette was euthanized. Tests results on a second horse remain pending.
Kentucky EHV Update: Two More Horses Test Positive
Two additional horses from the quarantined barn at Turfway Park tested positive for EHV-1, animal health officials said Feb. 6.
Researchers Study the Biomechanics of Passage
This research could help riders select dressage mounts to ensure their ability to perform the required movements while maintaining soundness.
Poll Recap: Headshaking Horses
Of the 356 respondents, 148 (42%) said they’ve owned or managed a headshaker.
New, Quicker Atypical Myopathy Test Allows Earlier Treatment
Time is of the essence when diagnosing and treating atypical myopathy as it can prove fatal in less than two days.
Can Horses Digest Fat Without a Gallbladder?
Our nutritionist explains how horses break down dietary fat despite not having a gallbladder for bile storage.
Four Ohio Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) reported Feb. 2 that it has confirmed equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) cases in four horses at separate locations around the state.
Turfway Park Barn Quarantined After EHV Diagnosis
A 3-year-old Thoroughbred found unable to rise in his stall was euthanized after testing positive for EHV-1.
Study: Horses With Sand Colic Have ‘Excellent’ Prognosis
Both medical and surgical management resulted in more than 94% of treated horses surviving to discharge from one hospital, researchers found.
Managing Umbilical Remnant Complications in Foals
Researchers found that surgical correction of a patent urachus or infected umbilical remnants often has a good outcome.
Preventing Problem Behaviors During Veterinary Procedures
Here’s how vets can carry out five common mildly aversive procedures using learning science and behavior modification techniques.
Active to Retired: Caring for the Senior Horse
Keep your senior horse healthy on the outside and inside. Join us for a one-hour overview on the most important healthcare considerations for your senior horse.
Kidney Disease in Foals Due to Leptospirosis
If foals are diagnosed and treated early they generally have a fair to good chance to make a full recovery.
