Latest News – The Horse
Diagnosing Equine Lameness Early
Catching and diagnosing equine lameness early, when you first notice something is “not quite right,” gives your horse a better chance for a quick recovery.
Horse Owner and Veterinarian Decision-Making on Critical Cases of Colic
Researchers in the U.K. say finances, emotion, and logistics all affect the outcome in cases of severe colic in horses.
Weight Loss for Horses With Gastric Ulcers
Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers describes the safest ways to help a horse lose weight without overrestricting his forage intake and increasing his risk of gastric ulcers.
Study: Dental Sectioning for Extracting Equine Cheek Teeth
Researchers have identified several benefits to this method for removing teeth in horses, such as reducing postoperative complications.
Virginia Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in Warren County.
Weanling Colt Tests Positive for Strangles in Pennsylvania
The colt lives in Franklin County.
3 Maryland Horses Test Positive for Equine Influenza
The horses live in Carroll County.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Potomac Horse Fever
The horse lives in Lewis County.
Equine Colic Imitators
Many conditions besides colic can cause coliclike signs. And with colic, delayed treatment or misdiagnosis can have serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know.
Calculating Your Horse’s Daily Forage Intake While Grazing
Dr. Kelly Vineyard explains how to estimate the amount of grass your horse consumes when turned out on pasture and calculate his total daily forage intake.
What You Need to Know About Your Horse’s Hunter’s Bump
Two veterinarians explain why horses develop hunter’s bumps and how to treat them.
Strangles Case Confirmed at Ontario Boarding Facility
The facility is located in the District of Parry Sound.
Ontario Donkey Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The donkey lives in Lennox and Addington County.
Equine Osteoarthritis in the Hind Limb: Diagnosis and Management
Equine osteoarthritis in the hind limb can be a painful condition for the horse, but your veterinarian can help.
Open Up and Say Zzz: Why Horse Dental Exams Require Sedation
Your veterinarian needs a good look into your horse’s deep, dark mouth to perform a thorough dental exam. The answer? Proper sedation.
Geriatric Colic Surgery: Factors to Consider
When faced with the decision of whether or not to send your senior horse into colic surgery, consider these factors.
