Latest News – The Horse
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.
2 Michigan Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Oakland and Washtenaw counties.
Ohio Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Hamilton County, where three horses are exposed.
Strangles Case Confirmed in Wisconsin Boarding Facility
The case is located in Eau Claire County.
Florida Dutch Harness Horse Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in Orange County.
Manitoba Horse Positive for EIA
The horse is located in Winnipeg Regional District.
Michigan Standardbred Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Washtenaw County.
Equine Network LLC Launches MySeniorHorse.com to Support Senior Equids
The new website is dedicated to the care and welfare of horses, donkeys, and mules 15 and older.
Keeping the Walk-Trot Horse Sound and Fit
Consider the horse’s lameness history and gradually increase varied exercises to manage these mounts, one veterinarian says.
Study: Microbiome Changes in Horses With Glandular Gastric Disease
Researchers examined the relationship between gastric ulcers and the microbiome in the lower portion of the horse’s stomach.
2 California Horses Positive for EHM
The horses live in El Dorado County, where 28 horses are exposed.
Understanding Equine SDFT Injuries
Learn about this tendon’s complex anatomy and how veterinarians rehab it when injured.
3-Legged Lameness in Horses: The Likely Players
Horses can (and will) find unique ways to injure themselves. In this article we’ll highlight 4 of the most common causes of sudden lameness.
Case Study: Diagnosing and Managing a Horse With Allergies
An equine dermatology expert highlights the importance of a multipronged approach to managing equine allergies.
6 Myths About Cooling Horses in Hot Weather
Is it harmful to spray cold water on a hot horse? Should you scrape your horse after hosing him? Two experts weigh in.
