Latest News – The Horse
Additional Texas New World Screwworm Case Confirmed
USDA confirmed a new case in a Texas calf and expanded response efforts while urging animal owners to report suspected infestations.
Michigan Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Genesee County.
Strangles Cases Confirmed in 2 Florida Counties
The cases are located in Sarasota and Palm Beach counties.
Crooked Lope: Training Issue or Lameness?
A sports medicine specialist looks at what could cause a Western dressage horse to travel haunches-in during the right-lead canter.
Small Feet, Big Responsibility: Hoof Care for Foals
A youngster’s hoof care lays the foundation for his future. Here’s what you need to know about the first exam, mistakes to avoid, and common foal hoof and limb issues.
Feeding Horses That Have Dry Skin
An equine nutritionist answers a reader question about how her horse’s diet might play a role in his poor coat quality and hair loss.
Inside the Equine Microbiome
Get a better understanding of how the equine gut microbiome influences digestion, immunity, and whole-horse health. Sponsored by Bimeda.
26-Year-Old Wisconsin Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a private facility in Sheboygan County, where two additional horses have been exposed.
Taking the Edge Off: Calming Supplements for Horses
Learn which calming supplement ingredients work and things to consider before choosing or administering a product to your horse.
New World Screwworm Case Confirmed in the U.S.
The USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a Texas calf, underscoring the importance of wound management, fly control, and early detection in horses and other animals.
Combating the Equine Welfare Consequences of Isolation
Horses are social animals, and isolation can take a toll on their mental and physical health. Scientists continue to uncover the effects of social contact on horse welfare.
EHV-1 Case Confirmed in Palm Beach County, Florida
One horse has been euthanized, and 18 horses have been exposed.
13 Tips to Help Horses Handle Show Stress
Traveling to horse shows (and clinics) can cause your horse stress and put him at risk for behavioral issues, gastric upset, and infectious disease.
Joint Injury in Horses: What to Do Before the Vet Arrives
Always treat wounds near joints as emergencies. An equine veterinarian explains why and what you can do to limit the risk of infection until the vet arrives.
Florida Horse Tests Positive for Strangles; 35 Horses Exposed
The case is located in Broward County.
Colorado Quarter Horse Euthanized After Contracting EIA
The horse lived in Weld County and was tested due to exposure to a positive horse.
