Latest News – The Horse

Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse is at a private facility in Pierce County and recently attended a horse show in Oregon.

Understanding Sugar Levels in Horses’ Hay
Learn how to choose the right type of forage for horses with metabolic problems.

Getting Your Horse to Drink
Just because your horse has access to water does not guarantee he’s drinking enough. Learn more about how to keep horses hydrated.

Equine Influenza in Washington Horse
One horse in Spokane County is positive for influenza, and two other cases are suspected.

8 Steps for Breeding Your Mare
Are you planning to breed your mare? Taking a systematic, step-by-step approach to managing each mare, in partnership with your veterinary team, can help cultivate success.

Neurologic Herpesvirus in Nevada Horse
A horse in Clark County is positive for neurologic herpesvirus and is receiving care in Utah.

New VSV-Affected Premises in California
Five new VSV-affected equine premises have been identified in California since the last situation report.

Florida Horse Positive for EEE
The horse is located in St. Johns County.

Polyacrylamide Gel for Managing Osteoarthritis in Horses
Read about the science behind equine PAAG products.

Michigan Warmblood Positive for Strangles
The horse lives on a farm in Leelanau County.

AHC Seeks Participants for the 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey
The survey will analyze the impacts of horse ownership, recreation, and equine-related services on U.S. and state economies.

Fecal Microbiomes of Feral and Domestic Horses Compared
Understanding the differences between these groups’ microbiomes and adjusting dietary and management practices accordingly could help improve domestic horse welfare.

Potomac Horse Fever in Ohio
A horse in Hamilton County was euthanized after developing Potomac horse fever.

Indiana Filly Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Franklin County.

Understanding Joint Inflammation in Horses
Use this visual guide to understand how equine arthritis develops and how horses’ joints can degrade over time.

Six Ontario Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Middlesex County and are under voluntary quarantine.