Latest News – The Horse
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.
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.
