Latest News – The Horse
Connecticut Horse Contracts Equine Influenza
The horse lives in Windham County.
Colorado Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The Quarter Horse gelding diagnosed with West Nile virus lives in Douglas County.
Hauling Horses in Hot Weather
Read about how to help your horse stay cool on the trailer this summer and what to do if he overheats.
Dose Your Horse Like a Pro
Read top tips and tricks for medicating your horse with everything from antibiotics and anti-inflammatory tablets to anti-ulcer pastes and deworming medications.
Diagnosing and Treating Splints
Splint bone injuries are common in both working and pastured horses. Here’s what you should know.
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy’s Effect on Equine Osteoarthritis
Researchers showed pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) might temporarily reduce lameness and inflammation associated with equine osteoarthritis.
The Never-Ending Hoof Abscess
Why do some hoof abscesses heal quickly while others linger? Why do some keep coming back? Two horse hoof experts answer these questions and more.
Keeping Horses Sound After Tendon Injury
My OTTB recently recovered from a bowed tendon injury. What can I do to help him continue to stay sound?
Antioxidants and Equine Joints: What the Science Says
Researchers say more studies are needed to fully understand the effects of antioxidants on equine joint health. Here’s what they know now.
Study: Specific Horse Behaviors Could Reliably Indicate Gastric Disease
Researchers linked specific behaviors to gastric disease in horses, which could help owners spot signs early and seek veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
Worms, Bugs, and Your Horse: 21st Century Parasite Control
Learn the latest on keeping internal and external equine parasites at bay.
Strangles Case Confirmed at Rhode Island Boarding Facility
A Thoroughbred gelding in Providence County, Rhode Island, has tested positive for strangles.
Getting Ahead of Equine Weight Loss
Prevent weight loss in horses by testing hay, monitoring calorie intake, and adding fat or fiber to maintain body condition through seasonal forage changes.
How Much Hay Will My Horse Eat in 1 Year?
An equine nutritionist shares how to calculate your horse’s annual hay intake and how to reduce hay waste to help stretch your budget.
Myths and Misconceptions About Equine Regenerative Medicine
Dr. Lindsey Boone describes myths, mechanisms, and methods of regenerative therapies for equine musculoskeletal injuries in this presentation. Sponsored by Dechra.
Michigan Thoroughbred Tests Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in Washtenaw County.
