Latest News – The Horse

Performing a Physical Examination on Your Horse
A brief physical exam allows you to collect important information to relay to your veterinarian before he or she can reach the farm.

Running Hot and Cold: Caring for Horses During Weather Changes
Horses are very adaptable and typically can handle significant temperature changes; however, when we alter their natural condition, they might struggle.

Tennessee Horse Positive for Influenza
The horse lives in Dickson County.

Michigan Quarter Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Hillsdale County, where three additional horses are exposed.

Obesity and Joint Health in Horses
Obesity could cause increased damage to your horse’s joints. Here’s why.

Tennessee Horse Positive for EHV
The horse lives in Bedford County.

California Horse Positive for EHM
The horse lives in Contra Costa County, where 14 horses are exposed.

Six Ontario Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Grey County and Toronto.

Ontario Horse Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in the Regional Municipality of Durham.

How Often Can My Horse’s Joints Be Injected?
Dr. Luke Bass explains why injecting your horse’s joints too frequently might be harmful or reduce treatment efficacy.

Nutrition Loss in Stored Hay
Is your hay more than 6 months old? Then it might be losing vitamin A and E.

Michigan Horse Positive for Strangles
One horse in Ottawa County is positive for strangles, and one horse is suspected positive.

Wisconsin Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Rock County, where 20 horses are exposed.

Florida Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Palm Beach County.

Four Texas Horses Positive for EIA
The cases are located in Waller, Montgomery, Denton and El Paso counties.

Horse Stall Cleaning Tips and Tricks
Learn how to choose the right bedding, effectively clean your horse’s stall, and protect his airways from ammonia. Sponsored by Sweet PDZ.