Latest News – The Horse
Preparing Your Foal for His First Farrier Visit
Start handling your foal’s feet early and schedule prompt farrier visits to support healthy limb development and instill good manners for lifelong hoof care.
Feeding Broodmares
An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.
New Equine WNV Cases Identified in 4 States
The cases are located in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, and California.
2 Confirmed, 2 Suspected Strangles Cases at Kansas Boarding Facility
The facility is located in Douglas County.
4 Strangles Cases Confirmed at Wisconsin Boarding Facility
The facility is located in Pierce County.
New Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in California and Idaho
Two horses have tested positive for the disease.
Working With Your Veterinarian on Treatment Plans
When you make treatment decisions a two-way conversation with your equine veterinarian, you can minimize costs and prevent more serious problems.
Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in Arkansas, Wyoming, and New York
Three horses have tested positive for the disease.
Diagnosing and Treating Splints
Splint bone injuries are common in both working and pastured horses. Here’s what you should know.
Keeping Arthritic Senior Horses Comfortable
Penn Vet experts share strategies for managing arthritis in senior horses, from regular movement and weight management to veterinary treatment.
Horse Hoof Stressors
Two veterinarians passionate about hoof care share how to identify and manage common hoof stressors in horses.
Colorado Equine Premises Quarantined for Presumptive Vesicular Stomatitis
The facility is located in Montezuma County.
Strangles Confirmed in Sarasota County, Florida
Eight additional horses have been exposed.
2 Oregon Horses Test Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horses live in Deschutes County.
New Equine WNV Cases Identified in 4 States
Horses in Indiana, Michigan, California, and Utah have tested positive for the disease.
What is Equine Pythiosis?
Learn about pythiosis, a disease characterized by ulcerative, granulomatous lesions on and beneath horses’ skin.
