Latest News – The Horse
Which Omega-3 Sources are Best for My Horse?
Vegetable- and marine-based sources can provide your horse with essential omega-3 fatty acids. Consider these factors when choosing an omega-3 supplement for your horse.
Colorado Friesian Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Weld County.
Unvaccinated Ontario Mare Contracts EEE and Is Euthanized
The mare lived in Wellington County.
Why is My Horse Reluctant to Lie Down?
Learn how osteoarthritis can affect a horse’s comfort lying down and getting up in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Unvaccinated Colorado Filly Tests Positive for WNV
The Quarter Horse filly lived in Montrose County and was euthanized after contracting West Nile virus.
Feeding Broodmares
An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Kittitas County.
2 Maryland Horses Confirmed Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties.
Georgia Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Fulton County.
Adding Salt to Your Horse’s Diet During Summer
Make sure you choose the right type and amount of salt to support your horse’s health—especially during extreme heat.
Noninvasive Capsule Could Aid Equine Ulcer Research
This capsule gives veterinarians and researchers a noninvasive way to track ulcer treatment progress in horses without repeated scoping.
How to Assess Your Horse’s Forage
Learn about 5 key physical indicators of forage quality and how to gather a hay sample and interpret a chemical analysis.
Unvaccinated Florida Horse Contracts EEE
The horse that tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis lived in Nassau County and was euthanized.
How do Veterinarians Diagnose Osteoarthritis in Horses?
Dr. Tena Ursini describes why veterinarians need to use imaging to confirm a diagnosis of equine osteoarthritis and which modalities they usually turn to first.
New Jersey Mare Euthanized After Contracting EHV-1
The 20-year-old mare that tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 lived in Sussex County.
The Complex Puzzle of Sarcoids
Get the facts on diagnosing and treating sarcoids in equids and what scientists are learning about this complex condition.
