Latest News – The Horse
5 Points to Help Veterinarians Diagnose EPM
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis remains challenging to definitively diagnose. Here, a practitioner offers an update about the disease.
How To Perform Non-Weight-Bearing and Dynamic Ultrasound
A high-quality and well-set-up ultrasound image can mean the difference between an accurate or missed diagnosis in equine practice.
Michigan Reports Horses Euthanized Due to WNV
The horses resided in two different counties.
California Confirms Equine WNV Case
The 5-year-old gelding is reported as alive and recovering.
Researchers Study Blood Test to Find Laminitis-Prone Horses
Metabolic profiling might hold the key to pinpointing which at-risk equids are most likely to develop the hoof disease laminitis.
The Ins and Outs of Temporary Horse Fencing
This portable and cost-effective barrier comes in handy when managing pastures, traveling with horses, and more.
How To Manage Acute Anemic Crises in Horses
When horses lose a significant amount of blood, veterinarians can perform transfusions to correct life-threatening anemia.
Equine Pain Pathways
By understanding how pain works and addressing its various pathways, we can improve healing and better ensure equine welfare.
Oklahoma Horse Confirmed With WNV
The gelding was unvaccinated against West Nile virus.
Ohio Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza and EHV-4
The 2-year-old Quarter Horse had recently returned from a show in Fort Worth, Texas.
WNV Claims a Minnesota Colt
The affected horse was unvaccinated against the mosquito-borne disease.
WNV Confirmed in Ontario Horse
The unvaccinated gelding is reportedly recovering.
Two Michigan Horses Euthanized Due to EEE
The horses were from different counties. One was unvaccinated for EEE; one’s vaccination status is unknown.
Oregon Pony Euthanized Due to WNV
The affected filly was unvaccinated against West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes.
Wisconsin Confirms Horse With EEE
The positive test marks the state’s sixth confirmed equine case in 2021, and the county’s first.
Oklahoma Horse Tests Positive for EIA
Four more horses were exposed.
