Latest News – The Horse
Investigating Antimicrobial Use at an Equine Veterinary Hospital
To reduce antibiotic use in equine practice, vets should limit prophylactic treatment and prescribe only for confirmed infections.
Equine Joint Pain and DSLD
Find out how Dr. Katie Ellis manages joint pain in a horse with degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis in this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live.
Michigan Foal Euthanized After Contracting Strangles
The foal lived in Macomb County.
Equine Influenza Case Confirmed at Alberta Boarding Facility
The facility is located in Rocky View County.
Antimicrobial Resistance in Equine Practice: An Overview of the Problem
One expert calls antimicrobial resistance a threat to global horse health. Here’s how equine vets can improve diagnostics and use antibiotics wisely to combat this crisis.
California Trakehner Mare Positive for EHM
The mare, diagnosed with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy, lives in Alameda County.
Study: Shoe Types and Combinations Modify Neck and Back Movement
Researchers now understand how 7 types of shoeing combinations affect movement in each area of the horse’s neck and back.
Diagnosing Equine Degenerative Joint Disease
Dr. Katie Ellis and Dr. Howland Mansfield discuss what imaging modalities veterinarians might use to accurately diagnose joint disease in horses.
Oklahoma Quarter Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The horse with equine infectious anemia lived at a training facility in Carter County, where 70 horses are exposed.
Feed Cost Calculator
Do you know how much your horse’s feed, hay, and supplements cost?
Alfalfa: Is Hay or a Pellet Product Better Before Riding?
Researchers have shown feeding horses alfalfa prior to riding can help buffer stomach acid and offers relief for ulcer-prone horses. But is hay or a pellet better?
Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Equine Orthobiologics
Dr. Katie Ellis describes how equine veterinarians select orthobiologics to treat osteoarthritis in horses, and the pros and cons of using each type.
5 Management Changes for Horses With Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Horses with EMS are often overweight or obese and also at an increased risk of developing laminitis. Implement these 5 strategies to manage your EMS horse more effectively.
Preparing Your Horse for Spring
Are you and your horse ready for spring? Check off all the items on this list to prepare for a healthy, successful riding season.
Preventing Nutrient Deficiencies in Foals
Learn how to feed growing horses correctly to avoid developmental orthopedic disease.
Florida Gelding Contracts Rabies
The horse lived in Miami-Dade County.
