Latest News – The Horse

Vitamin E Helps Keep Horse Muscles Healthy
Learn why this antioxidant is important for muscle health and how to supplement it safely.

Case Study: Asthma Progressing to Pneumonia in an Older Horse
In this case report we see how a senior horse diagnosed with severe equine asthma repeatedly developed pneumonia.

3 Wisconsin Horses Positive for EHV
The horses live in Clark and Grant counties, where additional cases are suspected.

KineticVet, The Horse Bring You Equine Allergy Awareness Month
Do you have a horse with insect bite hypersensitivity, contact dermatitis, or respiratory allergies? Learn how to make him more comfortable. Sponsored by KineticVet.

Virginia Mare Positive for EHV
The mare lives in Loudoun County and is under quarantine.

3 California Horses Positive for EIA
The horses lived in Riverside and Los Angeles counties and were euthanized.

Senior Feeds: Not Just for Old Horses
Don’t balk at the S-word on the feed label. It might be just what your adult horse needs.

What Happened to an EIA-Free America?
Humans, not insects, are now the major source of equine infectious anemia (EIA) infections.

Product Review: Alimend Gastric Health Supplement for Horses
Alimend, a gastric health supplement made by Vitalize, has helped ease an off-track Thoroughbred gelding’s gastric discomfort and keep it at bay over the past 15 months.

Build a Better Equine Practice: The Value of Veterinary Support Staff
How certified veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants improve equine practices.

2 Michigan Equids Positive for Strangles
The animals live in Grand Traverse County.

Ohio Stallion Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Butler County.

Strategic Deworming Schedules for Horses
Have your veterinarian perform a fecal egg count on your horse before deworming to ensure your protocol is effective and reduce the incidence of parasite resistance.

Ontario Gelding Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a boarding facility in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Michigan Gelding Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a facility in Ottawa County, where three cases were previously reported.

How to Make Equine Veterinary Practice Sustainable
Veterinarians share how they improve sustainability and work-life balance in their practices and how you can implement these ideas in yours.