Latest News – The Horse

Vesicular Stomatitis Outbreak Update
Four new VSV-affected premises have been identified in California.

Quebec Filly Positive for WNV
The filly is located in MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Montérégie.

Florida Gelding Positive for WNV
The horse lived in Palm Beach County and was euthanized.

Researchers Compare Therapeutic Shoes for Horses with Laminitis
Cadaver hoof study confirms expectation that heart-bar shoes can reduce coffin bone motion in horses with laminitis.

Kentucky Mare Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Simpson County and is unvaccinated.

New York Horse Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Jefferson County and was unvaccinated.

Michigan Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Clare County and is recovering.

Three Pennsylvania Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Columbia County.

Equine Colic 101
Knowing the causes of colic in horses, treatment options, and why referral might be necessary can give your horse a better outcome in a colic emergency.

Fall Checklist for Preparing Your Horse Property for Winter
Use this checklist of fall horse property chores to better prepare yourself and your horses for the upcoming winter months.

Protecting Your Horse From Poisonous Fall Leaves
Is it okay for my horse to eat leaves that have fallen from trees in his pasture?

Connecticut Horse Positive for EEE
The horse lived in New London County and was euthanized.

Two Kentucky Horses Positive for WNV
The horses live in Graves County.

Wisconsin Mare Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Dane County and is unvaccinated.

Quebec Mare Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Marguerite-D’Youville, Montérégie, and is recovering.

New York Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Suffolk County and is unvaccinated.