Latest News – The Horse

Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Cowlitz County and recently returned from training in Oregon.

Strangles Confirmed in Palm Beach Warmblood
This is Florida’s 19th confirmed case of strangles in 2023.

Vesicular Stomatitis Identified at 15 California Premises
Vesicular stomatitis has been confirmed in horses in Riverside and San Diego counties.

Kentucky Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Scott County, where 10 additional horses are exposed.

Rehabilitating the Neurologic Horse
With proper treatment and rehabilitation, horses with neurologic conditions such as EPM and EHM can recover and live happy and healthy lives.

Three Minnesota Ponies Positive for EIA
The ponies reside on a farm in Washington County where they were born and raised.

Strangles in Two Michigan Counties
Horses in Lapeer and Ingham counties have been confirmed positive for strangles.

Maine EHV Quarantine Released
The training facility in York County where one horse was positive for neurologic herpesvirus has been released from quarantine.

Understanding Nutrition for Mules
One nutritionist discusses the unique dietary needs of mules.

High-Quality Protein: Understanding Amino Acids in the Equine Diet
When creating a nutrition plan for horses, it is important to understand how much protein they need and which protein sources are most suitable for each individual.

Vesicular Stomatitis in Four California Horses
The horses live at a private facility in San Diego County.

Equine Bandaging Do’s and Don’ts
Learn about bandaging materials, proper technique, and tips and tricks for managing fresh wounds and swollen limbs.

Ontario Foal Positive for Strangles
The suckling filly resides in the Regional Municipality of York and was referred to an equine hospital.

Feed Horses Just Before Transport to Lower Ulcer Risk
Feeding hay before loading your horse on the trailer can help prevent gastric ulcers from developing during long-haul travel.

Concurrent Wobbler Syndrome and EPM in Horses
Cervical vertebral malformation and EPM can cause neurologic disease in horses at the same time.

Texas Horse Positive for EIA
The horse lived in El Paso County and has been euthanized.