Latest News – The Horse
How Coat Color and Genetics Influence Equine Behavior
What genes and coat colors are more likely to result in a spooky or reactive horse? Experts explain what we know about equine genetics and behavior.
Payment at Time of Service in Equine Veterinary Practice
3 veterinarians share suggestions for improving your practice’s payment procedures.
3 Texas Horses Positive for EHM
The horses live in Travis County, where 32 horses are exposed.
Washington Horse Positive for EHV
The horse lives in Skagit County and is quarantined.
Consider Dietary Protein When Managing Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
Researchers suggest high-protein diets might be harmful for horses with ID.
Sport Horse Skin Issues
Horse show environments can put sport horses at risk for developing skin problems. Learn what causes common skin issues and how to return horses to top form.
Beneath the Hoof Wall: Soft Tissue Injuries of the Equine Foot
Learn how these injuries happen, how veterinarians treat them, and tips for preventing them in the first place.
Ontario Standardbred Positive for EHV-1
The horse lives in Middlesex County, where 9 horses are exposed.
Rhode Island Gelding Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Providence County, where 10 horses are exposed.
California Quarter Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a stable in Los Angeles County.
Managing Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
Veterinarians should consider medications for controlling hyperinsulinemia in horses only when diet and exercise prove insufficient.
2 Ohio Horses Positive for EHV
The horses were located in Ashtabula and Mahoning counties and were euthanized.
EHV Case Confirmed in Pennsylvania Boarding Facility
The case is located in Armstrong County.
Researchers Assess Hand-Held Blood Glucose Monitor for Sick Horses
This new system might make testing sick horses’ blood glucose levels more efficient.
Equine Skin Infections Awareness Week, Sponsored by Phovia Equine
Look for educational information about equine skin infections all week on TheHorse.com.
Preventing Broodmare Colic
Taking these steps might help protect your mare and her foal.
