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Lyme Disease in Horses; TAHC Continues Equine Piroplasmosis Testing

Equine Piroplasmosis Research Update

Lucile Vigouroux August 30, 2024

This tick-borne disease tends to spread as global horse transport rises. Learn about the findings and limitations of a recent retrospective study.

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Equine Biosecurity at the Olympic Games

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 23, 2024

Here’s how officials plan to keep international equine athletes safe from infectious disease in Versailles.

Equine Strangles: An Old Disease in a Modern World

Karen Hopper Usher June 26, 2024

Biosecurity measures remain a critical component to combating ‘strep throat for horses.’ Learn more in this article from The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.

Heart Rate's Effect on Equine Performance

Lessons From a Horse Show Disease Outbreak

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc May 31, 2024

Discover how one horse show venue handled a disease outbreak and improved its biosecurity practices to prevent one in the future.

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Stop the Spread of Equine Infectious Disease

Chris White, DVM May 30, 2024

Learn how equine veterinary clinics institute strict biosecurity measures to contain, prevent, and control disease outbreaks.

how to protect your horse from equine influenza; Massachusetts Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate

Risk-Based Vaccination Protocols for Horses

Haylie Kerstetter May 28, 2024

Veterinarians administer risk-based vaccines based on a horse’s potential to contract certain diseases. Learn more in this article from The Horse‘s 2024 Preventive Care issue.

Exposed: Practical Lessons from a Real-Life Equine Infectious Disease Outbreak

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc May 24, 2024

An inside look at the 2018 EHV-1 outbreak that impacted hundreds of horses at a California show and how to control the disease.

Four Ohio Horses Test Positive for EHV-1

Everything You Need to Know About Fevers in Horses

Jennifer Madera, DVM May 22, 2024

What causes fevers in horses? When is a fever considered dangerous? Equine veterinarians weigh in.

equine muscle disorders; Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: Not Just Tying-Up Anymore

5 Conditions Affecting Equine Muscles

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc May 22, 2024

Learn about fibrotic myopathy, MFM, botulism, PSSM, and HYPP and how they affect horses.

Survey: Biosecurity Knowledge Weak Among U.S. Horse Owners

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 17, 2024

Learn where biosecurity understanding is lacking among horse owners and what you can do to protect your horse from infectious diseases.

Biosecurity for Show Horses

Chris White, DVM May 14, 2024

Horse shows and events can act as petri dishes for infectious agents. Learn about the common pathogens horses encounter and how to protect your horse from them.

Advances in Equine Infectious Disease Detection

Chelsie J. Huseman, MS, PhD May 7, 2024

The diagnostic tests veterinarians use are evolving to improve how we manage infectious diseases in horses.

What to Do if Your Horse Has a Fever

The Horse Staff April 30, 2024

Understand the causes of your horse’s fever to be able to take quick action before a situation becomes critical. Sponsored by Zimeta.

Is My Horse Neurologic or Lame?

Sarah Evers Conrad April 10, 2024

Gait-altering conditions such as EPM, wobbler syndrome, and Lyme disease can be tricky to spot and even more difficult to diagnose.

What’s in Your Horse’s Water?

Pat Raia February 5, 2024

Water is an essential nutrient for horses. Find out why it’s important to keep your horses’ water sources clean and explore common challenges horse owners face.