News and issues for equine health professionals
Researchers are advancing diagnostics and treatments for focal mucoid placentitis, a mysterious disease linked to abortion and weak foals.
Learn how veterinarians get to the bottom of this complex cause of poor performance.
When mares fail to conceive, should veterinarians investigate? Learn how subfertility is defined and why routine ‘just in case’ treatments raise concerns.
Learn how to prevent shoe loss caused by farrier error, rider issues, management style, or horseplay.
Read about how veterinarians incorporate therapies such as acupuncture and PEMF to help your horse feel his best.
Veterinarians successfully repaired a rare C6 fracture using advanced imaging and computer-assisted navigation. Read more in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
Is your horse’s diet and microbiome to blame for bad behavior? In this article we’ll break down the research.
Selective treatment strategies can combat antimicrobial resistance while protecting foals from R. equi.
Slow, progressive exercises help improve a horse’s strength and stability when recovering from this neurologic disease.
Rocker shoes might help stabilize horses’ laminitic feet by improving breakover, reducing tendon tension, and redistributing weight to support healing and hoof growth.
Researchers review what a PPID diagnosis could mean for older horses’ long-term health.
Watch this webcast to learn more about equine orthobiologics and how veterinarians can use them in horses. Sponsored by Dechra.
From palpation to nerve blocks, get an inside look at today’s lameness exam in horses in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
Meet Beau and follow the 8-year-old Quarter Horse’s journey from subtle lameness to return to performance.
Conformation, saddle fit, rider body weight, and training practices can all influence function—and dysfunction—in your horse’s topline.
When will your mare foal? Learn the signs of impending foaling and what prognostic tools can help.
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