Latest News – The Horse
Risk-Based Vaccination Protocols for Horses
Veterinarians administer risk-based vaccines based on a horse’s potential to contract certain diseases.
Feeding Programs for Orphan Foals
When a broodmare dies, prompt colostrum delivery and a well-managed milk replacer or nurse mare plan are key to helping orphan foals grow and stay healthy.
Respiratory Viruses and Performance Horse Health
Respiratory viruses affect more horses than you might think, raising important questions for veterinarians and owners about diagnosis, management, and performance.
Florida Quarter Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Flagler County.
Ontario Appaloosa Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in Hastings County.
Ontario Yearling Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in the District of Temiskaming.
Oklahoma Filly Tests Positive for EIA
The filly lived in Garvin County and was euthanized.
Nutritional Support for Horses With Cellulitis
Horses with cellulitis need medical intervention from a veterinarian, but these efforts can be supported through a balanced diet. Here’s why.
Complementary Therapies to Help Maintain Performance Horses
Read about how veterinarians incorporate therapies such as acupuncture and PEMF to help your horse feel his best.
Virginia Quarter Horse Tests Positive for EHV
The horse lives in Washington County.
Quebec Foal Positive for Clostridial Enteritis
The case is located in MRC d’Arthabaska.
3 Additional Horses Test Positive for Strangles at Maryland Facility
The cases are located in Montgomery County.
5 Ways to Minimize Odors on Horse Farms
These 5 steps can help you prevent and eliminate odors on your farm and create a cleaner space for your horses.
Kissing Spines in Horses: More Than Back Pain
Find out how veterinarians diagnose and treat this complex condition.
Getting a Handle on Scratches in Horses
Address the condition’s primary, predisposing, and perpetuating causative factors for a successful outcome.
Feeding Ulcer-Prone EMS Horses
One reader wants to know how she can manage her metabolic horse that is also prone to gastric ulcers. Here’s what she should consider.
