Latest News – The Horse
Pennsylvania Officials Confirm a Horse With WNV
The animal resided in Lancaster County.
Managing Low Heels in Performance Horses
Dr. Scott Morrison describes the issues low heels can cause and the mechanical tools farriers and veterinarians can use to address them.
WNV Confirmed in Kentucky Pony
The pony was not vaccinated against the virus, which is spread by mosquitoes.
Florida Horse Euthanized Due to EEE
This is the state’s 16th case of EEE in an equid in 2021.
Seeking Relief: Current Directions in Equine Pain Management
Learn what veterinarians are doing to improve how they control equine pain.
Diagnosing and Treating Itchy Horses
A researcher describes ectoparasites, infections, and hypersensitivity disorders that can cause pruritus in horses.
The Scary Thing About Rabies
Rabies infection can be insidious and vague, posing a threat to you, your horses, and your pets without you even realizing it.
California Horse Euthanized Due to WNV
The mare was unvaccinated for West Nile virus.
Ontario Horses Confirmed With EEE
Both horses were unvaccinated for EEE and were euthanized.
Colorado Confirms Two Horses in Two Counties With WNV
The horses are located in El Paso and Logan counties.
North Carolina Horse Confirmed With WNV
The horse was unvaccinated for the potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease.
Pennsylvania Horse Contracts WNV
The Snyder County horse was confirmed positive by the state veterinarian’s office.
Minnesota Horse Confirmed With Neurologic EHV-1
Thirty-eight exposed horses on the affected horse’s premises are under official quarantine.
How Do Old Horses Spend Their Days?
In a study monitoring how horses budgeted their time, researchers found age and orthopedic pain didn’t deter horses from moving around when given the opportunity.
Canadian Mare Euthanized Due to EHM
The mare’s boarding facility had pre-emptively enacted movement restrictions following a mare in another province showing clinical signs days earlier.
Study: Tail Stretching Could Reduce Back Pain by More Than 80%
Scientists found that a professional’s light, steady, straight pull at a slightly downward angle relieved pain at several sites along the equine spine.
