Latest News – The Horse
Quebec Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse, which lives in Région du Saguenay, was diagnosed with West Nile virus and is recovering.
Horse Hind-Limb Enigmas
Learn about the common causes of equine hind-limb lameness and how veterinarians diagnose and treat them.
What Is the Equine Hindgut?
Dr. Mary Beth Gordon outlines the essential role of the hindgut in horse digestion.
Quebec Foal Dies From Salmonellosis
The foal lived in Montréal-Nord.
Michigan Mare Tests Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in Muskegon County.
11 Do’s and Don’ts When Feeding Horses
Delve into nutrition topics key to keeping your horse healthy and happy. Sponsored by Sentinel Equine Nutrition.
The Power of Energy in the Equine Diet
Discover how energy factors into your horse’s diet and the different ways to manipulate it.
HERDA: 20 Years Later
Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition. Learn more in The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.
Hauling Horses in Hot Weather
Discover how to help your horse stay cool on the trailer this summer and what to do if he overheats in this article from The Horse‘s Summer 2024 issue.
Warm-Up Techniques for Performance Horses
In a research review, scientists found that longer, less intense warmups might improve horse performance and well-being.
Can Management Help an Ulcer-Prone Horse?
Find out whether a horse diagnosed with ulcers should be on a special diet.
Equine Joint Care Strategies
Two experts answer your questions about equine osteoarthritis, the No. 1 cause of poor performance in horses. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Conditioning Young Horses
Protecting your young horse’s musculoskeletal system can help reduce his risk of injuries later in life.
Florida Yearling Dies After Contracting EEE
The yearling lived in Madison County and was unvaccinated.
Preventing Gastric Ulcers After Colic Surgery
The stress of surgery and the management changes that follow can cause gastric ulcers in horses. An equine nutritionist describes possible solutions.
What Diagnostic Imaging Reveals About a Horse
Diagnostic imaging results are clearer than ever, but how they will affect a horse’s performance career isn’t always evident.
