Latest News – The Horse

Study: Narrow-Diameter Repulsion Pins for Equine Cheek Tooth Extraction
Researchers say this method of extracting horses’ cheek teeth could reduce complications during and after surgery when traditional extraction methods fail.

Florida Broodmare Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Palm Beach County.

8 Kentucky Horses Test Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horses live in Oldham County.

2 Michigan Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Clinton and Monroe counties.

2 Washington Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Kittitas and Grant counties.

Equine Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Washington Horse
The horse lives in Kitsap County.

Florida Mustang Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Hernando County.

Why Is the Frog of My Horse’s Foot Falling Off?
A veterinarian with equine podiatry expertise describes frog exfoliation and what you should do if it happens to your horse.

EOTRH: Facing a Scary-Sounding Dental Disease
What could cause a horse to develop equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH)?

Managing Horses with Osteoarthritis
One veterinarian describes what management changes you can make to keep your arthritic horse comfortable.

Rehabilitating Joint Injuries in Horses
Learn what you can do to help your horse recover from a joint injury and give him a better prognosis for the future.

Sugar and Peppermint Treats: Not Safe for All Horses
Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.

Advances in Diagnosing Equine Dental Disease
Emerging technologies are giving veterinarians the tools they need to best address dental disease in horses.

How To Prevent Winter Nutrient Deficiencies In Horses
Horses that are used to being on pasture during the spring, summer, and fall might experience nutrient deficiencies during the winter.

Hoof Care for EMS Horses
Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.

Dental Pain and Equine Behavior
Dental pain can often be mistaken for behavior problems, so it is important for owners to understand the signs of dental pain and disease.



