Latest News – The Horse
Minnesota Horse Positive for WNV
A yearling colt in Kandiyohi County is recovering from West Nile virus.
WNV Confirmed in Ontario Mare
A horse in the City of Kawartha Lakes died after contracting West Nile virus.
Amorphous Silicate Dressing Reduces Proud Flesh in Lower Limb Wounds in Horses
Researchers have determined this wound dressing might help encourage better wound healing and reduce proud flesh formation.
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) in Horses
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is a progressive and potentially fatal neurologic disease in horses caused by protozoal microorganisms, most commonly S. neurona. Sponsored by Marquis.
WNV Confirmed in Wisconsin Mare
A Friesian in Dunn County is positive for West Nile virus.
Florida Warmblood Positive for Rabies
A horse in Marion County was euthanized after contracting rabies.
Ontario Yearling Positive for EEE
A yearling in Lanark County was euthanized after contracting EEE.
North Carolina Horse Positive for EEE
A horse in Cumberland County was confirmed positive for EEE.
Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
A horse in Spokane County is positive for strangles, and three additional cases are suspected.
Psyllium for Horses in Sandy Areas
Horses living in areas with sandy soil are at a greater risk of sand colic and impactions. An equine nutritionist offers advice on mitigating this risk.
Alberta Horse Positive for EIA
A horse in Lacombe County is positive for EIA and is not showing clinical signs.
WNV Confirmed in Two Colorado Counties
The cases were confirmed in Lincoln and Custer counties.
Are Your Horse’s Behavior Problems Really Problems?
Learn why your horse might be exhibiting undesirable behaviors and what you can do to change them.
Orthobiologics for Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Horses
Using orthobiologics to treat tendon and ligament injuries might help lengthen a horse’s career and minimize associated joint issues and chronic pain.
North Carolina Horse Positive for EEE
A horse in Camden County was euthanized after contracting EEE.
Michigan Standardbred Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in St. Joseph County, where three horses are exposed.
