Michelle N. Anderson, TheHorse.com Digital Editor
Michelle Anderson is the Digital Editor for TheHorse.com
Articles by Michelle N. Anderson
Horse at Florida Show Diagnosed with EHV-1, Show Official Says
February 22, 2013
A horse at the HITS circuit reportedly has been diagnosed with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1. Read More
Understanding the OIE's Role in Disease Prevention
February 02, 2013
The World Organization for Animal Health’s (OIE) standards help prevent the spread of infectious disease. Read More
Making Sense of Laminitis
February 01, 2013
Farriers and veterinarians discuss ways to work together to treat laminitis--a devastating hoof disease. Read More
Glanders: A Re-emerging Disease in the Middle East
January 29, 2013
While eradicated from the United States since the 1940s, glanders is re-emerging in some parts of the world. Read More
Evaluation and Treatment of the Laminitic Horse
December 28, 2012
A thorough examination, an aggressive treatment plan, and owner commitment are needed to manage laminitis. Read More
Stem Cell Therapy as a Potential Treatment for Laminitis
December 25, 2012
Stem cells therapy might offer practitioners an additional treatment option for the fight against laminitis. Read More
Laminitis Overview and Anatomy
December 24, 2012
It's important to have at least an understanding of the structures in play during a laminitic episode. Read More
Laminitis Terminology: SIRS Rather Than Sepsis
December 21, 2012
A researcher says SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome) is the term to use when discussing laminitis. Read More
Possible Causes of Laminitis
December 19, 2012
Endocrine disorders and black walnut extract exposure were a few of the causes researchers discussed. Read More
The Obel Grading System for Describing Laminitis
December 16, 2012
The Obel Grading System is used to classify and understand laminitis progression in horses. Read More
Common Clinical Signs of Laminitis
December 15, 2012
Recognizing clinical signs early and seeking immediate veterinary care can improve treatment outcomes. Read More
Identifying Laminitic Changes with MRI
December 14, 2012
MRI might offer evidence of laminitic changes in a horse's hoof before the disease is otherwise identified. Read More
Supporting a Foundered Foot with a W-Shoe
December 05, 2012
This hand-forged shoe offers an option for supporting horses suffering laminitis. Read More
Human Barefoot Trends: What Can they Tell Us About Horses?
December 04, 2012
Learn what human barefoot running trends are teaching us about horse podiatry and laminitis management. Read More
2012 Laminitis Conference brings together Vets, Farriers
November 06, 2012
The two-day program included presentations about podiatry, diagnostics, and treatments for laminitis. Read More
Reining Champion and Viral Video Star 'Roxy' Euthanized
February 10, 2012
Stall accident resulted in traumatic soft-tissue damage to the reining mare Whizard's Baby Doll, aka "Roxy" Read More
Clues to Blue Eyes
October 01, 2006
Now that the foal has safely made its way into the world, the breeder starts inventorying exactly what she has in front of her: a colt. Strong Quarter Horse body. Three small white socks and a broad blaze down the center of his face. One blue eye. Read More
Ammonia is the Enemy
August 01, 2006
You know that burning sensation that fills your nostrils as you're mucking out stalls? The fiery feeling spreads from your nose into your sinuses, down your throat, and billows through your lungs. It makes your eyes sting and water. Imagine living Read More
Feed Needs of Older Horses
June 01, 2005
As our horses age and their bodies start to fail, we have to meet their changing nutritional needs. Read More
African Horse Sickness: Fighting a Foreign Foe
May 01, 2005
If you're a horse owner in the United States, you've probably never worried about African horse sickness (AHS), let alone seen a case of it. Sounds pretty exotic, doesn't it? But then again, so did West Nile virus six years ago.
The bad Read More
Texas Rangers Help Locate Stolen Horses Nationwide
March 03, 2005
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) launched its nationwide Horse Identification Program (HIP) and web site this past January. HIP, a voluntary-enrollment service designed to help retrieve stolen horses throughout the Read More
Bits: Pain in the Mouth
February 01, 2005
The bit is a tool of communication, not of punishment. That, says Dwight Bennett, DVM, PhD, professor emeritus at Colorado State University, is the most important thing any horse owner can understand about bits. If a bit is causing pain or discomfort Read More
One Dose of WNV Recombinant Vaccine Could Help Control Outbreaks
January 31, 2005
A recent study at Colorado State University (CSU) found that your horse might have the ability to fight off West Nile virus (WNV) less than a month after receiving a single-dose vaccination against the disease. The challenge study tested Merial' Read More
