Latest News – The Horse
Texas Horse Herd Seized
More than 30 allegedly malnourished horses are recovering after authorities removed them from a trainer’s farm near China Spring last week.
Eye Tumors in Horses
Tumors of the eye itself are very rare in horses, but those of the structures around the eye are surprisingly common.
Bony Changes in the Equine Neck
Researchers found that many horses not diagnosed with neck pain had bony changes in the cervical spine.
Equine Influenza: Protect Your Horse
Download this free fact sheet to learn how to protect your horse from influenza, a highly contagious respiratory disease.
Managing Retained Fetal Membranes in Mares
Retained fetal membranes can cause serious problems for broodmares. Here’s what you need to know.
Florida Law Stiffens Animal Abuser Penalties
The measure allows judges to prohibit convicted animal abusers from owning horses and other pets in the future and makes it more likely that such individuals will serve time in prison.
How Pulmonary Disease Impacts Equine Performance
Understanding how pulmonary disease impacts performance can help veterinarians diagnose and treat issues that could be impairing horses’ athleticism.
Horse Feeds: So Many Options!
Our equine nutritionist explains the differences between horse life-stage and feed types.
Spring Tapeworm Control Important for Grazing Horses
Before horses start grazing on the green grass this spring, check with your veterinarian to ensure your deworming program includes tapeworm control.
Reversible Gelding? It’s Possible
Two doses of an “anti-GnRH” vaccine led to full, but reversible, sterility in a group of French study stallions, researchers found.
Spring Turnout Tips for Horses
Proper spring turnout management and monitoring body condition are important steps to keeping your horse healthy.
‘Street Nails’: An Equine Emergency
Nails that have punctured the bottom of a horse’s hoof, sometimes called “street nails,” require careful veterinary inspection and treatment. Here’s what to know.
Diagnosing and Treating Equine Sinus Diseases
A horse’s sinus cavities are complex, which makes diagnosing and managing equine sinus diseases challenging for veterinarians.
Registration Open for 2018 AHC National Issues Forum
The American Horse Council (AHC) 2018 Annual Meeting and National Issues Forum will take place June 10–13 in Washington D.C.
Ancient Horses Had Arthritis, Too
Researchers recently found and studied severe arthritis in an 11th-century horse’s front left pastern joint.
Stem Cell Applications in Equine Medicine
Drs. Peter Morresey and James McLeod share regenerative medicine insights from clinical and research perspectives.
