Latest News – The Horse

Two Keys to Ulcer-Free Horses: Forage and Starch/Sugar Intake
Consider these nutritional factors when formulating your horse’s diet to avoid GI issues such as equine squamous gastric disease.

California Stallion Confirmed to Have Equine Infectious Anemia
61 potentially exposed horses have been quarantined in Riverside and Tulare counties.

Erie County, NY, Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The mare is recovering after exposure to a horse showing signs of EI on a trail ride.

Investigation Into Wild Horse Influenza Outbreak Continues
As of May 6, 138 Mustangs have died of equine influenza at the Cañon City Wild Horse and Burro Facility.

What To Feed the Newly Diagnosed Cushing’s Horse
While diet is not directly used to manage PPID, nutritional management goes a long way in helping support these horses.

Vernon Downs Horses Test Positive for Neurologic EHV-1
Two horses have died, and one horse is receiving treatment.

Infographic: Optimizing Air Quality in Your Horse Barn
The very barn your horse spends time in might be harming his respiratory health. Learn about common airway irritants and how you can optimize air quality with this visual guide. Sponsored by Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher.

Rich Strike Pulls Shocker In 148th Kentucky Derby
Trained by Eric Reed and ridden by Sonny Leon, Rich Strike covered the mile and a quarter in 2:02.61 over a fast track and produced an upset second only to Donerail’s triumph at 91-1 in 1913.
Secret Oath Claims the Lilies in the 148th Longines Kentucky Oaks
The daughter of Arrogate out of Absinthe Minded won in a field of 14 under cloudy skies and good track conditions.

EHV-1 in 2022
Here’s a look at what we know and what we’re learning about equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) in light of recent outbreaks.

Respiratory Illness in Horses: Asthma, Infection, or EMPF Caused By EHV-5?
Veterinarians consider a rare disease in a mare battling respiratory infection, pneumonia, and fever.

EHV-1 Abortion Confirmed in Wisconsin Standardbred
State agriculture officials confirmed samples from the Monroe County broodmare were PCR-positive, and that other mares in the community also lost foals.

Equine Influenza Confirmed in Horses on 3 Wisconsin Premises
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture reported the cases, which were detected and sampled in March.

Feeding the Picky Pre-PPID Horse
A nutritionist offers ideas for getting a pre-Cushing’s horse to eat his supplements while maintaining his special diet.

Why Do Some Horses Develop Respiratory EHV-1 and Others EHM?
Researcher: Differing and possibly delayed immune responses could explain the variation and offer potential for redirecting viral effects.

Maintain Hoof Health by Avoiding Frequent Wet-Dry Cycles
Mud isn’t the only moisture-related enemy of hoof health—consider dewy pastures and frequent bathing, as well.