Latest News – The Horse
Hand Protection in Equine Veterinary Care
Disposable gloves are made of numerous materials with varying levels of protection appropriate for different uses.
Colorado VS: Positive Diagnoses in Four Counties
While the disease has affected Colorado horses, the remaining quarantines only impact cattle herds, officials said.
Equine Lymphosarcoma
Most affected horses die or are euthanized within months of developing clinical signs. Here’s what you should know.
Protecting Wild Horses in Patagonia, Chile
Learn about the wild horses and how a nonprofit organization and a veterinary association are working to protect them.
Feeding Horses Before Laparoscopic Surgery
Fasting horses before laparoscopic surgery decreases the amount of gas in the intestines, which can prove beneficial.
Diagnosing Glanders in Germany
In 2014 a horse in that country tested positive for glanders, which initiated a discussion about testing methods.
2016 Equine Industry Vision Award Nominations Being Accepted
The award was created to showcase innovation across the entire equine market, as well as ingenuity and service.
Blister Beetles and Alfalfa: A Potentially Lethal Mix
Don’t get caught unaware. Ingesting just a handful of these beetles could kill your horse within 72 hours.
International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2015
Confirmed diseases include vesicular stomatitis, herpesvirus, influenza, Getah virus, and strangles, among others.
The Horse’s Top Special Features of 2015
Learn about donkeys, leptospirosis, West Nile virus, influenza, preparing for disasters, and working equids.
Study: Winter Shelter Preferences Vary Among Horses
In many cases, a good shelter with adequate food is enough to keep horses warm during winter weather, researchers found.
The Horse‘s Top Infographics of 2015
Topics included stress, scratches, hoof abscesses, deworming, vaccinations, metabolic syndrome, healthy coats, and more.
Equine Enteric Coronavirus
Emerging virus or incidental bystander? Dr. Nicola Pusterla of UC Davis shares insight into this infectious disease.
Texas WNV Case Count Rises to 38
The affected horses were either unvaccinated or were not up-to-date on their vaccinations.
Judge Orders Receiver for Convicted Abuser’s Horses
A New York Supreme Court judge ordered that a receiver oversee the care of more than 20 of Beth Hoskins’ horses.
Achieving Full Mobility After Bone Chip Surgery
What therapies might help relieve the rest of a horse’s body when treating a specific injury or recovering from surgery?
