Latest News – The Horse
Tying Up and Hydration: How to Get a Horse to Drink
A reader’s horse that doesn’t like to drink when traveling recently tied up at an event. A nutritionist offers advice to get the horse to hydrate in the future.
Clodronate Disodium’s Effects on Bone Density and Structure in Young Horses
Over a 168-day study, scientists found this bisphosphonate drug might not significantly impact bone mineral density or microarchitecture in the tuber coxae of young horses.
Ontario Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Kawartha Lakes.
Researchers Link Joint Inflammation Biomarkers to Subtle Horse Lameness
Researchers examined joint inflammation biomarkers and subtle gait asymmetries in horses, offering a potential tool to detect joint problems before lameness appears.
Understanding Hind-Limb Lameness in Horses
Two experts answer listener questions about recognizing, diagnosing, and managing hind-limb lameness in horses. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Washington Horse Contracts Potomac Horse Fever
The horse lives in Pacific County.
Florida Horse Euthanized After Contracting EEE
The horse lived in Madison County.
Wisconsin Horse Suspected Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Oconto County.
Pain, Behavior, and Poor Performance: What is Your Horse Telling You?
Learn about the more subtle signs of pain horses might express as undesirable behaviors and how veterinarians can pinpoint the cause.
Equine Innovators: Sedation Tools for Safer, Better Horse Care
Dr. Lori Bidwell shares how horse sedation, including Dormosedan Gel, supports safe handling, standing procedures, and stress-free care for horses.
Horse Hind-Limb Enigmas
Learn about the common causes of equine hind-limb lameness and how veterinarians diagnose and treat them.
Are Fats Safe for Metabolic Horses?
An equine nutritionist explains how horses use dietary fats for energy and why some metabolic horses might need additional fat sources.
Plant Structure, Pasture Sugars, and Safer Grazing Practices
Choose safer times of day and grasses for your horses’ turnout while safeguarding their feet from laminitis.
Nutrition Considerations When Importing Horses From Europe
Learn about feeding your new horse during transport, quarantine, and the first few weeks at his new home.
Georgia Horse Confirmed Positive for EEE
The Eastern equine encephalitis case is located in Long County.
Strangles Case Confirmed at Saratoga Race Course
Barn 66 is under quarantine.
