Latest News – The Horse

Colorado Horse Positive for WNV
The case is located in El Paso County.

How Can Diet Affect Mare Behavior?
Phytoestrogens in horse diets might have physiological effects on mares. An equine nutritionist explains how and why.

Idaho Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Bonneville County.

The Equine Microbiota by Body System
Discover what researchers are learning about the microbiota’s role in the horse’s digestive system, respiratory tract, skin, and more.

6 Horse Farm Safety Tips
The president of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue offers her tips for keeping your horses safer.

Where Have All The Horse Doctors Gone?
Equine vets have been leaving the field at staggering rates, and the horse industry is advocating for a more sustainable version of the job.

Tennessee Horse Positive for WNV
The case is located in Gibson County.

EEE Confirmed in Rhode Island Donkey
The donkey lived in Providence County and was euthanized.

New York Horse Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Clinton County and is deceased.

North Dakota Horse Positive for WNV
The case is located in Walsh County.

EIA Confirmed in Mississippi
The horse resides in Jones County, where nine horses are exposed.

What Equine Topics Should Be Included in the Next NAHMS Study?
The deadline for providing input on topics for the next National Animal Health Monitoring System equine study is Oct 1.

Merck Animal Health Issues Voluntary Recall for 3 Lots of Banamine
Three lots of Banamine have been recalled due to the presence of particulate matter.

Keeping Weight on a Horse With a Laminitis History
Our equine nutrition expert offers a reader advice on how to feed a thin horse with a history of laminitis without causing another bout of the disease.

Idaho Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lived in Fremont County.

Oklahoma Horse Positive for EIA
The horse lived in Tulsa County and was euthanized.