Latest News – The Horse

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

Michigan Gelding Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Shiawassee County.

Strangles in Oregon Boarding Barn
Two horses at a boarding facility in Clackamas County are positive for strangles, and 25 horses are exposed.

Soaking Hay for PPID and EMS Horses
Soaking hay for horses with PPID or insulin dysregulation can reduce the WSC and ESC values, making it safer for these horses to consume.

Vesicular Stomatitis Outbreak Update
Five new VSV-affected premises have been identified in California.

Neurologic Equine Herpesvirus in Florida Barn
All the horses on the premises in Marion County are under quarantine.

EEE Detected in Georgia Horse
The horse lived in Cook County and has been euthanized.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Equine Diagnostic Imaging
Four diagnostic imaging experts share insight that can help owners and veterinarians with the diagnostic process.

Florida Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Miami-Dade County, where 24 horses are exposed.

EIA Confirmed in British Columbia
The affected horse resides in Cariboo Subdivision C, where the disease is endemic.

The Benefits of Grazing Horses at Night
Grazing horses at night can help keep them at a healthy weight and reduce their sugar intake.

Club Foot Heritability in Horses
Is club foot an inherited condition in horses? A veterinarian offers her thoughts.

Viscoelastic Therapies for Managing Osteoarthritis in Horses
These therapies can be beneficial in treating pathologies of the cartilage and synovium in horse joints.

Advanced Imaging of the Equine Head
Advancements in equine imaging have made it possible for veterinarians to better understand the anatomy and pathologies of their patients.

Effects of Hay Feeders on Horse Behavior and Time Budget
Researchers have determined that limiting horses’ access to hay might make them more likely to engage in abnormal and aggressive behaviors.

What’s in Your Equine Colic Toolkit?
Discover what you should do to prepare for a colic episode, considerations to make, and things to keep in mind after surgery.