Latest News – The Horse
Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in Colorado and Utah
Four horses have tested positive for the disease.
2 Oregon Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The cases are located in Crook County.
Seasonal Horse Hoof Health Challenges
As the seasons change, so do the strategies we use to manage horses’ hooves.
EEE Cases Confirmed in Wisconsin and Michigan
Two horses were euthanized.
2 Florida Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Levy and Highlands counties.
Undervaccinated Florida Gelding Contracts EEE and WNV
The Quarter Horse lived in Indian River County and was euthanized after testing positive for Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus.
Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in Oregon, Ontario, and Utah
Four horses have tested positive for the disease.
Ontario Foal Contracts Strangles
The foal lives in Grey County.
11 Equine Lameness Prevention Tips
Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.
Feeding Freshly Baled Hay to Metabolic Horses
When can you safely feed freshly baled hay? Find out how curing and harvest timing can affect hay safety for metabolic horses.
The Dangers of Foxtail in Your Horse’s Hay
Foxtail awns can cause painful oral ulcers in horses. Learn about the signs and how to manage pastures to reduce risk.
California Reports 8th Confirmed Equine WNV Case of 2026
A Quarter Horse filly in Contra Costa County has tested positive for the disease.
25 Horses Exposed to Pigeon Fever in Montana
One horse in Gallatin County has tested positive.
Michigan Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in Bay County.
Does My PPID Horse Need to Retire?
An expert explains why many horses with PPID can remain active with appropriate management.
Feeding Frequency in Horses: How Many Meals is Enough?
Horses evolved to eat frequent, small roughage meals, so why do we only feed them twice daily?
