A new University of Queensland study supports the hypothesis that glucose starvation of the laminar tissue contributes to the development of laminitis. Previous research suggested that the inability ...

Beau Whitaker, DVM discusses the differences between two treatment options for long term health and athletic soundness: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and IRAP (interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein).

Less invasive muzzle swabs were almost as effective as nasal swabs in detecting EHV-1 in horses with clinical disease. During an outbreak of equine herpesvirus type-1 (EHV-1), repeated testing helps ...

Taking more submissive body postures when working with horses can be more helpful in certain situations. December 23, 2025 ⎯ Christine Barakat with Mick McCluskey, BVSc We are often told to be ...

The Forest Service's emergency operation is now complete, with 20 surviving horses transported to a rehabilitation facility.

October 7, 2020 ⎯ Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc.

On Jan. 15, a 13-year-old warmblood gelding at a boarding facility in Washington County, Wisconsin, tested positive for ...

When it comes to cold-weather horse keeping, it pays to be prepared—and then some. These tips will give you an edge in a wide range of scenarios. In a year that’s seen wild temperature swings and ...

When the seasons changes, so do your horse's hoof-care needs. Here's how to take care of your horse's hooves in winter. January 5, 2025 ⎯ Eliza McGraw For most of us, “winter care” means blanketing ...

Equine extension agents are often asked whether thin horses should be reported to the authorities. The answer was not always simple. Three years ago, I came home from vacation to face a complicated ...

Bringing a horse back into condition after some time off must be done carefully: He needs to work up a sweat to gain fitness, but too much exertion increases the risk of several serious complications, ...