Latest News – The Horse
Free Fecal Water Syndrome Explained
Find out what causes watery feces in horses and whether you should be concerned.
Unvaccinated Oregon Horse Confirmed Positive for WNV
The case is located in Union County.
Washington Horse Contracts West Nile Virus
The case is located in Benton County.
Unvaccinated Minnesota Gelding Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Todd County.
Equine Abortions in Central Kentucky in 2025-26
Central Kentucky equine abortion cases stemmed from infectious and noninfectious causes, including placentitis, umbilical cord torsion, and congenital abnormalities.
How Do I Know if My Horse Has Hindgut Problems?
Hindgut issues in horses can be subtle at first but could lead to colic, diarrhea, weight loss, laminitis, and swelling as the condition worsens.
How to Assess Your Horse’s Forage
Learn about 5 key physical indicators of forage quality and how to gather a hay sample and interpret a chemical analysis.
2 Utah Horses Contract WNV
The cases are located in Morgan and Utah counties.
Strangles Confirmed in 2 Wisconsin Horses
The cases are located in Dane and Waupaca counties.
Alberta Horse Tests Positive for Potomac Horse Fever
The horse lives in Stettler County.
New VSV-Positive Premises Identified in Colorado
The facility is located in La Plata County.
Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for Potomac Horse Fever
The horse lives in Rutherford County.
Is My Arthritic Horse in Pain?
Arthritis-related lameness can range from subtle slowing to obvious limping. Veterinary evaluation helps guide management to keep horses comfortable.
Texas Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The horse lived in Victoria County and was euthanized.
Strangles Confirmed at Boarding Facility in Winnebago County, Wisconsin
There are reportedly between 30 and 50 horses at the facility.
Oregon Horse Tests Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horse lives in Deschutes County.
