Latest News – The Horse
Conditioning Arthritic Horses: Do’s and Don’ts
A horse’s ridden or competitive career doesn’t have to end after an osteoarthritis diagnosis. Two experts share tips for conditioning these animals.
Young Foal Exercise
When do I start my foal on an exercise program? What type of exercise should I start him with, and when?
3 Ontario Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live at a boarding facility in Simcoe County.
Florida Mare Contracts EEE
The horse lived in Bradford County and was euthanized.
Rules for Feeding Horses Forage
An equine nutritionist emphasizes the importance of fiber in horse diets and shares 2 rules for safe fiber-feeding practices.
Tackling Equine Gastric Ulcers
Here’s how you can recognize the early signs and risk factors for EGUS, and how veterinarians diagnose and treat the condition.
Michigan Filly Tests Positive for Strangles
The filly lives in Tuscola County.
Investigating Prebiotics’ Role in Managing Equine Leaky Gut
Researchers believe exercise, stress, and diet can contribute to leaky gut in horses, but a prebiotic product might reduce the incidence.
Benefits of Extruded Horse Feeds
Extruded horse feeds offer higher digestibility, longer consumption time, and decreased dust and pathogens, making them an ideal option for feeding some types of horses.
Quarter Horse Gelding in Ontario Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in the City of Hamilton.
Wisconsin Yearling Tests Positive for EHV-1
The horse lives in Green Lake County.
What Happens With the Horse’s Gut in the Heat?
An equine nutritionist describes the connections between heat stroke and leaky gut in horses and what you can do to prevent these problems.
30-Year-Old Michigan Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Eaton County.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Thurston County and was diagnosed at Oregon State University’s veterinary hospital.
Understanding EDM/eNAD in Horses
Equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (eNAD) and equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy (EDM) both plague the horse’s central nervous system.
The Equine Microbiome and Immunity
Here’s why a horse’s gut microbiome might have a significant impact on his immunity and what owners can do to support equine gut health.
