Latest News – The Horse

Monitoring Arthritis in Horses
Here’s how veterinarians track osteoarthritis progression in horses as they age and how often your horse should be reevaluated.

Why Vitamin E Matters: Protecting Horses from Neuromuscular Disease
Learn about the role of vitamin E in maintaining neuromuscular health in horses. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.

Study: Biometric Sensors for Racehorse Injury Prevention
Here’s what researchers learned from this first-of-its-kind study.

Can My Horse Have EMS Without Being Overweight?
Here’s why equine metabolic syndrome can affect horses with a healthy body condition and how you can monitor and manage these animals.

Feeding Horses: Common Feeding Mistakes
Dr. Nicole Rambo describes common feeding mistakes she sees people make and how to fix them. Sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition.

2 Wisconsin Fillies Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Sheboygan and Green counties.

Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Snohomish County and is recovering.

Balancing Work and Rest for Horses’ Long-Term Soundness
Giving horses sufficient time to recover from athletic events could help them avoid acute injury and long-term health problems.

Strangles Case Confirmed at Private Washington Facility
The horse lives in Grant County, where four additional horses have been exposed.

California Quarter Horse Gelding Tests Positive for EIA
The horse lives in Santa Clara County.

A 4-Step Plan for Protecting Your Horse From Flies
Insecticides and repellents can’t do all the work of controlling insects. Instead follow these simple guidelines to protect your horse from flies and other pests.

1 Confirmed and 15 Suspected Strangles Cases at Georgia Boarding Facility
The facility is located in Lumpkin County.

Indiana Horse Tests Positive for EHM
The horse lives at a private facility in Elkhart County.

2 Strangles Cases Confirmed at Colorado Boarding Facility
The facility is located in Jefferson County.

EHV-1 Case Confirmed at HITS Culpeper
The horse was euthanized, and 55 horses have been quarantined.

Feeding Metabolic Horses
Learn what, when, and how to feed horses with metabolic issues such as EMS, ID, and PPID.



