Latest News – The Horse
Tips for Keeping Shoes on Horses’ Feet
Learn how to prevent shoe loss caused by farrier error, rider issues, management style, or horseplay.
Orthobiologics in an Equine Veterinarian’s Day-to-Day Practice
Orthobiologics are proven treatments for equine injuries and are showing promise for asthma, with research continuing to clarify their role in respiratory care.
Feeding Young Growing Horses to Reduce the Risk of Developmental Orthopedic Disease
Early nutrition plays a key role in supporting healthy growth in young horses and minimizing the risk of orthopedic issues.
A Challenging Laminitis Case in a PPID Pony
A case study of Squash, a 16-year-old pony, highlights strategies that helped improve her quality of life and manage laminitis.
Wisconsin Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
One horse in Wisconsin is positive for strangles, one horse is suspected positive, and 19 horses are exposed.
California Quarter Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The horse lives in San Bernardino County.
Supporting Your Horse’s Immune System
What does it take to optimize a horse’s immune response and fight off disease? Read more in this article from the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.
Wound Care Strategies for Healing Wounds in Horses
This presentation describes the use of various wound healing techniques and dressings for granulating wounds. Sponsored by Phovia.
Feeding Horses With EOTRH
An equine nutritionist explains how to address common nutrition challenges when feeding horses with the dental condition EOTRH, before and after surgery.
EHV-1 Case Confirmed at Montana Boarding Facility
The case is located in Gallatin County.
Unvaccinated North Dakota Horse Contracts Rabies
The horse lived in Cass County.
Ohio Horse Tests Positive for EHV
The horse lived in Portage County and was euthanized.
Respiratory Challenges in Sport Horses
Even subtle breathing issues can cause low oxygen levels, early fatigue, and poor performance in equine athletes.
Equine Influenza Case Confirmed in Washington
The horse lives in Kittitas County.
California Pony Euthanized After Contracting EHM
The pony, which was confirmed to have equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy, lived in Santa Barbara County, where 41 horses are exposed.
Dopamine and Equine Insulin Regulation
Scientists recently examined the role of dopamine in horses with PPID and ID, as well as how pergolide affects dopamine receptors to treat metabolic problems.
