Latest News – The Horse
2 Wisconsin Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Waupaca and Waukesha counties.
Protein in Sport Horse Diets
Find out how much protein your horse’s diet provides and whether it comes from high-quality sources.
4 Montana Horses Test Positive for Pigeon Fever
The cases are located in Gallatin, Missoula, and Beaverhead counties.
Strangles Confirmed at Alberta Boarding Facility
The case is located in Lacombe County.
How Much Hay Will My Horse Eat in a Year?
An equine nutritionist shares how to calculate your horse’s annual hay intake and how to reduce hay waste to help stretch your budget.
Tall Fescue and Horses: A Robust Grass
Tall fescue can remain toxic to certain horses later into the year than many owners realize. Learn why experts recommend testing pastures year-round.
What Horse Owners Should Know About Chronic Glandular Change
Not all equine glandular gastric ulcers heal with medication. Learn when chronic lesions need ongoing management or surgical removal.
Vaccinated California Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Merced County.
Unvaccinated Ontario Gelding Euthanized After Contracting WNV
The horse lived in Simcoe County.
2 Utah Horses Test Positive for West Nile Virus
The cases are located in Weber and Box Elder counties.
Wisconsin Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Dane County.
Evaluating Horse Diets: What to Know
Nutritional evaluations can help you determine whether your horse is consuming a balanced diet.
Stowe named UK Ag Equine Programs Director
Agricultural economist and longtime faculty leader returns to guide the multidisciplinary equine program at the University of Kentucky.
Multiple Strangles Cases Identified in Alberta
The cases are located in Mountain View, Ponoka, and Rocky View counties.
1 Confirmed, 5 Suspected Pigeon Fever Cases in Oregon
The horses live in Deschutes County.
Stopping Disease Before it Spreads
Preparing ahead of time and acting promptly when an outbreak occurs can help limit the spread of infectious disease in horses. Read more in The Horse‘s Summer 2026 issue.
