Latest News – The Horse
South Carolina Confirms Horse With EEE
The affected horse, an unvaccinated 12-year-old gelding, was euthanized.
Researchers: Monitor All NSAID-Treated Horses for Colitis
Researchers found that about 40% of NSAID-treated horses in their study developed thickened intestinal walls, starting as early as the third day of treatment.
Minnesota Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse was unvaccinated for WNV and was euthanized.
Product Review: Kinetic Vet EquiShield SA and CK Shampoo
Adding EquiShield SA to my horse’s skin care arsenal has helped him cope with allergens and clear his hives.
Study: Heavier Horses Are Less Symmetrical, Less Fit
Researchers found extra body fat causes movement asymmetries and affects horses’ performance on a chemical level.
10 Texas Horses Confirmed With EIA
All affected horses, from five counties, were euthanized.
WNV Confirmed in California Horse
The case marks California’s eighth confirmed equine with West Nile virus this year.
Oregon Confirms Two Horses With WNV
The affected horses, a 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly and a 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare, have unknown vaccination status.
Ovariectomies Work in Mares, Even if Regu-Mate Doesn’t
A survey found 100% of owners were happy with the results of their mares’ ovariectomies performed in response to pathologies; 90% were happy with elective ovariectomy results.
Washington Horse Confirmed With WNV
The horse’s vaccination status is unknown.
Oklahoma Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The unvaccinated horse is reportedly recovering.
Two New York Horses Test Positive for WNV
The affected horses were both 21 years old.
New York Officials Confirm Horse with EEE and WNV
The mare had also been diagnosed with strangles a week before testing positive for EEE and WNV.
South Carolina Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
The affected mare was last vaccinated for WNV six years ago. The American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends yearly vaccination against the potentially fatal disease.
Rabies Confirmed in Montana Horse
As a result of the diagnosis, four people are seeking post-exposure rabies treatment and the state is monitoring 15 horses for potential exposure.
Two Colorado Horses Test Positive for WNV
West Nile virus transmission occurs when infected mosquitoes feed on animals, as well as humans, after having fed on infected birds.
