Latest News – The Horse

Wisconsin Mare Positive for Strangles
A Thoroughbred in Brown County is positive for strangles and is under quarantine.

Should I Add Salt to My Horse’s Diet?
Does your horse need a salt block? Should you top-dress their feed? An equine nutritionist weighs in.

New York Horse Positive for EEE
A horse in St. Lawrence County was euthanized after contracting EEE.

Florida Horse Positive for Strangles
An Andalusian gelding in Alachua County is positive for strangles and under quarantine.

Florida Horse Positive for EEE
A vaccinated horse in Suwannee County was euthanized after contracting EEE.

Two WNV Cases in Idaho
Horses at two different facilities in Canyon County are positive for WNV.

Six New WNV Cases in Colorado
The cases are located in Conejos, Larimer, Weld, Saguache, Fremont and Elbert counties.

EEE-Positive Yearling Euthanized in Ontario
A filly in the City of Kawartha Lakes was euthanized after contracting EEE.

EIA in Four Texas Counties
The positive cases are located in Presidio, Falls, Ector and Midland counties.

EEE in Two South Carolina Horses
The horses lived in Lee County and Sumter County, and both have been euthanized.

Kansas Horse Positive for WNV
The horse resides in Douglas County.

What You Need to Know About Equine Osteoarthritis
Experts answer common questions about this crippling condition that affects horses of all breeds, disciplines, and ages.

How Feed Changes Affect the Horse’s GI Tract
If you’re making changes to a horse’s diet, do it slowly. Learn why this applies to not only concentrate feeds but also forage.

Ontario Horse Positive for EEE
A Hackney Pony in Lanark County is positive for EEE.

North Carolina Horse Positive for EEE
The case is located in Hoke County.

The Ins and Outs of Severe Equine Asthma
Commonly known as “heaves,” equine asthma is a serious condition that requires proper diagnosis, management, and often treatment.