Latest News – The Horse
Florida Standardbred Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Indian River County, where five horses are exposed.
Breeding Older Mares
Are you thinking about breeding an older mare? There are steps—some simple, some cutting-edge—breeders can take to obtain foals from mares with waning fertility.
New VSV-Affected Premises in California
The new premises affected by vesicular stomatitis virus is located in Mariposa County.
Florida Stallion Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Lake County, where 18 horses are exposed.
Nutrition for Improved Hoof Health in Horses
If your horses have poor hoof quality, consider making changes to their diet to help strengthen their hooves.
EHM Confirmed at Fairmount Park Racetrack
One horse at Fairmount Park has been euthanized due to equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy.
Tennessee Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Grainger County.
2 Florida Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Volusia County.
Florida Horse Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Marion County and was euthanized.
Can PPID or EMS Affect My Horse’s Joints?
Dr. Luke Bass describes the unique joint changes that might be seen in horses with PPID and EMS.
Managing Your Horse’s Water Intake in Cold Weather
Appropriate hydration is vital to your horse’s normal bodily functions. Here’s what you can do to ensure he is drinking enough this winter.
Making Winter Manageable on Horse Farms
Don’t wait for the first snowflakes to prepare your horse property for the cold, dark, and wet months ahead.
EIA Confirmed in British Columbia Horse
The horse lives in Thompson-Nicola Subdivision B.
New Vesicular Stomatitis Cases in California
Three new premises in California have confirmed or suspected VSV cases.
When Should I Retire My Horse From Riding?
Dr. Howland Mansfield describes signs a horse is ready to retire from riding, ranging from mild work intolerance to lameness.
Horse Doctors Ride the Wave of Opportunity at AAEP Convention in San Diego
The AAEP announced new board members and award winners and offered sessions about new models of sustainable equine practice at its annual convention.
