Latest News – The Horse
Disaster Preparedness for Horse Farms
From wildfires to floods, proactive disaster planning can help horse owners protect horses, staff, and farms before emergencies strike.
What You Need to Know About Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Two veterinarians answer your equine gastric ulcer questions during this recent Ask TheHorse podcast episode. Brought to you by Bimeda.
Running Loose: Tackling Chronic Diarrhea in Horses
Learn how veterinarians distinguish fecal water syndrome from true chronic diarrhea in horses, uncover likely causes, and guide management.
Belgian Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles in Wisconsin
The horse lives in Clark County, where one additional horse has been exposed.
Wisconsin Yearling Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives at a private facility in Dane County.
Lyme Disease: Signs, Incidence, and What the Research Tells us
Widespread exposure but relatively rare clinical disease makes Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment challenging. Read more in The Horse‘s Spring 2026 issue.
5 Ways to Support Joint Function in Performance Horses
Subtle joint inflammation can limit performance before lameness appears. Learn how to recognize early stress and support active horses in training.
How Does Geography Influence Equine Asthma?
Researchers identified regional differences in fungi found in asthmatic horses’ airways. Here’s how you can manage your horse’s risk.
1 Confirmed, 2 Suspected Strangles Cases in Oregon
The cases are located in Crook County, where 30 horses have been exposed.
Case Study: Keeping the Older Show Horse Competitive
Read about how Mindful, a 21-year-old Hanoverian gelding, stayed competitive at the highest levels.
Focal Mucoid Placentitis: Advancing Diagnostic and Therapeutic Frontiers
Researchers are advancing diagnostics and treatments for focal mucoid placentitis, a mysterious disease linked to abortion and weak foals.
Deciphering Multilimb Lameness in Horses
Learn how veterinarians get to the bottom of this complex cause of poor performance.
Feeding Horses to Avoid or Reduce Inflammation
Researchers continue to learn how the components of a horse’s diet can help battle inflammation.
The Importance of Prevention in Equine Osteoarthritis
Why early, sustained joint support is increasingly central to performance-horse management—and where 4CYTE™ Epiitalis® Forte fits in.
Horse Feed Storage and Preservation
Learn how to store hay and grain properly—keeping nutrients in and mold, rodents, and spoilage out.
Nutritional Management Strategies for Insulin Dysregulation
New research on insulin dysregulation highlights how pasture NSCs, forage intake, and grazing muzzles can help reduce laminitis risk in horses.
