Vet Stats
Vet Stats translates research and industry data into clear, monthly snapshots that help equine veterinarians see the numbers shaping their profession and their patients. This category covers equine veterinary statistics, horse health data, disease surveillance figures, equine industry economics, veterinary workforce trends, and data-driven insights on the equine veterinary profession.
Use this hub to explore visual summaries of topics ranging from infectious disease outbreaks and diagnostic markets to horse ownership, practitioner wellbeing, and the economics of the equine industry. As new editions are published each month, this page will continue to develop into a richer archive of equine veterinary data and statistics.
The FAQs below answer common questions about how Vet Stats are compiled and sourced, while each edition offers a focused look at a single topic. Please check back monthly as this category grows into a comprehensive data resource for the equine veterinary community.

Human-horse relationships associated with horse personality traits: Part 1
September 2026

Incidents during steeplecase events
August 2026

Owner and student demographics
July 2026

Shortage of Veterinary Specialist Faculty
June 2026

Widespread WNV needs one health surveillance
May 2026

Genetic testing for equine health and breeding
April 2026

Fungal causes of Equine asthma
March 2026

Seroprevalence of
T. gondii in Equids
February 2026

EHV-1 Outbreak
January 2026

Fatal Musculoskeletal Injuries Suffered by Racehorses
December 2025

Seeking Advice From
Dr. Google
November 2025

Equine Diagnostic Services Market
October 2025

Debunking a Myth
September 2025

Horse Ownership in Ohio
August 2025

Horse Ownership in Ohio
July 2025

It’s Only a Flesh Wound
June 2025

How Secure Are Your Clients and Patients?
May 2025

How Prepared Is Your State for Equine Infectious Ourbreaks?
April 2025

Owners Experience Barriers to Exercise
March 2025

The Economics of the Horse Industry
February 2025

Fractures Amoung Child Riders
January 2025

Senior Horses Still Competing
December 2024

Do Owners Trust Veterinarians?
November 2024

Animal Shelters in Crisis
October 2024

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
September 2024

Is Your Job Burning You Out?
August 2024

Pets and COVID-19
July 2024

Veterinarians and Zoonoses
June 2024

U.S. Veterinary Specialists
May 2024

U.S. Veterinarians
April 2024

Career satisfaction is hgih amoung veterinarians
March 2024

Should Strangles Reporting Be a Nationional Mandate?
February 2024

Lifetime Cost of Horse Ownership
January 2024
Frequently Asked Equine Dentistry Questions
What is Vet Stats?
Vet Stats is a recurring Modern Equine Vet feature that presents data-driven snapshots and statistics on equine health, disease surveillance, the veterinary profession, and the horse industry in an easy-to-read visual format.
How often is Vet Stats updated?
A new Vet Stats edition is published each month, and past editions remain available as an ongoing archive of equine veterinary data.
What topics does Vet Stats cover?
Editions span clinical and professional subjects, including infectious disease outbreaks, diagnostic and market trends, horse ownership, veterinary workforce data, career satisfaction, burnout, and the economics of the equine industry.
Where does the data in Vet Stats come from?
Figures are drawn from peer-reviewed studies, government and industry reports, surveys, and surveillance data, with sources referenced so readers can explore the underlying research.
How is Vet Stats different from the News section?
Vet Stats focuses on recurring, data-driven visual summaries, while the News section reports on individual developments and events as they occur.
Can I use Vet Stats graphics in presentations?
Vet Stats content is intended to inform the equine veterinary community; for permission to reproduce or use graphics, contact the Modern Equine Vet team through the contact page.
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News
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Infectious Diseases
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Practice Management
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