Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Horse Positive for EIA
The Thoroughbred resides in Allen County and is currently quarantined.
Two Horses in South Carolina Positive for EIA
The Quarter Horses resided in Barnwell County and were euthanized.
Fall Colic Prevention for Horses
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares advice on how to reduce your horse’s risk of colicking this fall.
Two Michigan Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses reside in Osceola and Lapeer counties.
Horses Living in Groups Might Not Get Enough Sleep
Researchers assessed whether group housing situations influenced horses’ sleep routines.
Two Wisconsin Horses Positive for Equine Influenza
The horses reside in Sauk County.
Rhode Island Horse Positive for Equine Influenza
The affected horse and one other exposed horse are under state quarantine.
OCD: Causes in Young Horses and Long-Term Impact
Dr. Brian Nielsen describes what osteochondritis dissecans is, what causes it, and how it can affect horses during their lifetimes.
16th West Nile Virus Case in California
The Paint gelding resided in Los Angeles County and was euthanized.
The Bleeding Edge of EIPH in Horses
Learn about recent research on the causes of EIPH, how it affects horses and their performance, and furosemide use in equine athletes.
Equine Joint Discomfort Red Flags
A veterinarian describes some subtle signs to watch for that might point toward your horse having joint discomfort.
Alabama Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The racking horse gelding resides in Marion County.
Sable Island Horses Have Low Laminitis Risk
Despite poor hoof quality, the feral horses on Sable Island had a low prevalence of laminitis.
Reseeding Horse Pastures in the Fall
Are cold-season or warm-season grasses best for horse pastures? Our equine nutritionist offers advice.
Three Texas Horses Euthanized Due to EIA
The Quarter Horses resided in Bexar, Jasper, and Wilson counties.
First Kentucky Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The mare resides in McLean County and is recovering.
