Latest News – The Horse
3 Utah Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
The horses are located in Duchesne and Box Elder counties.
Treating Newborn Foals in the Field
Here’s how veterinarians manage problems such as foal diarrhea, dehydration, and milk replacement challenges on the farm.
Effects of PPID on Mare Fertility
Researchers believe PPID (formerly called equine Cushing’s disease) might have negative effects on mare fertility but need more research to understand why.
Study: Treating Moderate Equine Asthma With Ciclesonide
Researchers found ciclesonide is effective when treating young racehorses with moderate equine asthma over a short period of time.
Florida Mustang Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Okaloosa County.
Detecting EHV-1 in Asymptomatic Horses at Equestrian Events
Testing asymptomatic horses for EHV-1 at equestrian events is crucial for early detection and preventing potential outbreaks.
Small but Essential: Vitamins and Minerals Your Horse Needs
Vitamins and minerals comprise a small portion of the horse’s diet by weight, but their importance is enormous. Learn more about when supplementation might be needed.
Tackling Equine Degenerative Joint Disease: Real-World Case Studies
Drs. Sherry Johnson and Kelly Zeytoonian, paid consultants of American Regent Animal Health, share their experiences using Adequan i.m.® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) as part of their multimodal approach to managing degenerative joint disease (DJD).
The State of Equine Orthobiologics
Milne lecturer Dr. Lisa Fortier advises veterinarians to evaluate a horse’s overall health before using orthobiologics and to treat injuries early for the best outcomes.
Second EHM Case Confirmed at California Facility
The horse is located in San Bernardino County, where 90 horses have been exposed to equine herpesvirus-1 myeloencephalopathy.
2 Ontario Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in the Regional Municipality of York and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Florida Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Clay County.
Strangles Case Confirmed in Palm Beach County, Florida
The horse lives at a private facility and is under quarantine.
Upper Airway Endoscopy in Donkeys Using a Modified Borescope
A modified borescope might be a more accessible way for equine veterinarians to perform endoscopic exams in working donkeys.
Florida Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Marion County.
Potomac Horse Fever Case Confirmed in Washington
The horse lived in Lewis County and was euthanized.
