Latest News – The Horse

Strangles Confirmed in 2 Washington Counties
The affected horses reside in Clallam and Snohomish counties.

EHM Confirmed in California Mare
The horse resides in San Luis Obispo County, where 42 horses are exposed.

The Incredible Equine Neck
Find out how your horse can hurt his neck, risks for injury and disease, and associated therapies, so you can give your horse the best chance for a strong neck and an athletic future.

Oregon Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Clackamas County and recently attended a show in a different county.

California Vesicular Stomatitis Update
Seven new VSV-affected premises have been identified in San Diego and Riverside counties.

Wearable Pneumatic Compression Device Improves Lymphatic Flow in Horses
Researchers have found that these full-leg garments significantly increase lymphatic flow, which could be useful for recovery in horses.

Understanding Proud Flesh
Learn about the wound healing process and how to prevent and manage proud flesh.

Managing and Feeding the Orphaned or Rejected Foal
Proper nutrition is essential to giving your foal a healthy start to life. Learn how to feed a foal that has been orphaned, rejected, or born to a mare with no milk.

Frustrated by Fecal Egg Counts?
Dr. Martin Nielsen offers solutions for 7 common problems veterinarians and their technicians encounter when performing FECs.

Ontario Gelding Positive for Strangles
The horse resides at a private facility in Grey County.

Michigan Mare Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Branch County.

Proteins Reveal Clues About Inflammaging in Older Horses
Researchers have learned more about inflammatory biomarkers and their presence in horses with inflammaging, or age-related bodywide inflammation.

How to Manage Scratches in Horses
Scratches, also known as pastern dermatitis, is a multifactorial infection commonly seen on a horse’s lower legs. Get tips for recognizing and managing this condition in our visual guide.

Oregon Horse Positive for Respiratory Herpesvirus
The horse resides in Clackamas County.

Oklahoma EIA Update
The positive horse was euthanized, and 20 horses are under quarantine.

Degenerative Joint Disease in Horses and Adequan i.m.
Dr. Avi Blake describes degenerative joint disease in horses and Adequan® i.m.