Latest News – The Horse
Horse Vitamins: What’s an IU?
International units are used to quantify similar biologically active substances such as vitamins and hormones. One equine nutritionist explains.
Complementary Therapies for Horses
Learn about 5 reasons to use complementary therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic for your horse and the research behind them.
Handling the Head-Shy Horse
Determine why a horse is head shy, and then use learning theory principles to reverse the behavior.
A Novel Tool for Equine Tendon Injury Rehab
Learn how ultrasound tissue characterization can help veterinarians guide horses’ return from injury.
Help, My Horse Got Kicked!
Learn why horses get kicked, how to treat kick injuries, and tips on preventing them in this article from the Summer 2024 issue of The Horse.
Hard to Stomach: Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome
Learn to read the vast and varied signs of equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
Low-Stress Horse Husbandry
From reinforcing behaviors to reading facial expressions, adopting welfare-friendly handling practices can improve equine well-being and human safety.
Diagnosing Equine Neck Pain Without Neurologic Disease
Researchers reviewed literature about an anatomical variation of the equine cervical spine called TC67 that occurs most often in Warmbloods.
Can I Feed My Ulcer-Prone Horse Sweet Feed?
Do certain concentrates increase gastric ulcer risk? A nutritionist answers this commonly asked question.
SmartPak, The Horse Bring You Equine Gastric Health Awareness Month
Does your horse struggle with gastric ulcers? Learn how to identify this painful condition and how veterinarians might diagnose and treat it. Sponsored by SmartPak.
Navigating Equine Neck Problems
What are the most common neck issues in horses and how are research and technological advancements helping veterinarians diagnose them?
Florida Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Holmes County and is now deceased.
How Dietary Management Affects Glandular Ulcers in Horses
Researchers believe adding alfalfa pellets to your horse’s diet might help manage and prevent ulcers in the lower region of the stomach.
Quebec Mare Positive for Salmonellosis
The horse lives in Estrie.
How Can I Keep My Senior Horse With PPID Cool?
An owner seeks advice on managing a senior horse with PPID (formerly Equine Cushing’s) disease during a heat wave.
Michigan Colt Tests Positive for Strangles
The colt lives in Kalamazoo County.
