Latest News – The Horse
Sand Colic in Horses: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Sand accumulation in the horse’s gut can lead to obstructions, irritation, and signs of colic, weight loss, and diarrhea.
2 Alabama Horses Positive for Influenza
The horses are at an equine clinic in Madison County.
Florida Mare Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Nassau County, where six horses are exposed.
Ontario Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
Michigan Filly Positive for Strangles
The filly lives in Ionia County.
Feeding ‘Hot’ Horses
Addressing your high-energy horse’s behavior using diet might involve some trial and error. Learn what you should consider before adjusting his feeding program.
Can Cold Therapy Safeguard Sport Horses From Injury?
Should you cold hose or ice your horse’s legs after riding? The answer is more complicated than you might expect.
Dealing With Equine Colic: Here Are 33 Do’s and Don’ts
Do you know what to do–and just as importantly, what not to do–if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse’s life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Transporting Horses Post-Joint Injection
How long do I need to wait after sedation and injections before hauling my horse back home?
Senior Horses: Living the Good Life
Learn how to assess your senior horse’s quality of life and know when it’s time to let go.
Is It Safe To Feed My Horses Fresh Hay Off the Field?
Find out if you can feed newly harvested hay or if you should wait and let it “sweat” or “cure.”
Treating and Managing Horses With Glandular Gastric Disease
Glandular ulcers involve different risk factors and treatments than squamous ulcers. To help, address an affected horse’s exercise frequency, stress, and environment.
Ohio Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Hamilton County, where three horses are exposed.
2 Michigan Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Oakland and Washtenaw counties.
Florida Dutch Harness Horse Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in Orange County.
Strangles Case Confirmed in Wisconsin Boarding Facility
The case is located in Eau Claire County.
