Latest News – The Horse
Does Your Horse Need Probiotics?
Probiotics might help reestablish healthy balances in the horse’s gut microbiome without causing harm.
Florida Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Palm Beach County.
Ontario Mare Tests Positive for Influenza
The mare lives in Northumberland County.
Equine Influenza Case Confirmed in Quebec
The horse lives in MRC Haut-Saint-François.
Yearling Stallion in Quebec Tests Positive for EHV
The horse lives in MRC Beauce-Sartigan.
75 Racehorses Quarantined in Ohio After Positive Strangles Case
Two horses at the Mahoning Valley Racetrack have tested positive for strangles.
30 Texas Horses Test Positive for EIA
The cases are spread across 8 counties.
AAEP 2024: Key Discussions in Equine Practice
Social license to operate, DEI, and clinical skills development will be at the forefront of many discussions at the 2024 AAEP Convention.
Stall Floor Setups
How to choose, install, and maintain your stall or shed floors to maximize horse comfort and chore convenience.
Ivermectin Use in Horses with PPID
Researchers believe this dewormer might still be effective in horses with PPID, formerly known as equine Cushing’s disease, despite their altered immune function.
AAEP 2024: Equine Community Leads the Way in Orthobiologics
Dr. Lisa Fortier’s Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture at this year’s AAEP Convention is a can’t-miss event.
Why Is Your Horse Roaring and Whistling?
Learn the reason he makes those sounds when he breathes and what can be done about it.
Equine Stifle Lameness Problems
Learn how the parts of a horse’s stifle joint work together to enable movement, and explore 4 common issues that can cause stifle dysfunction.
Study: Decreased Lumbar Spine Bone Density in Horses With PPID
Researchers found that aged horses with PPID (equine Cushing’s disease) might be at a higher risk of losing bone density, especially in non-weight-bearing bones.
Corticosteroid vs. Orthobiologic Joint Injections for Metabolic Horses
Here’s what veterinarians should consider before injecting a metabolic horse’s joints.
What is a ‘Serviceably Sound’ Horse?
‘Serviceable soundness’ is key for any horse to perform comfortably. Explore what this concept means to professionals across the equine industry.
