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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.
WNV Confirmed in Oregon Horse
The 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly was unvaccinated against West Nile virus.
10 Lower-Limb Lameness Resources on TheHorse.com
The editors of The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care have scoured our archives and gathered our top lower limb lameness content. Sponsored by Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging.
EHM Confirmed in Two Oregon Horses
Another horse is suspected with the potentially deadly contact-spread disease.
Diagnosing and Treating Poll Pain in Horses
Poll pain can cause performance, behavior, and welfare issues for horses. Learn how vets diagnose and treat it.
North Carolina Horses Confirmed With EEE
The cases mark the state’s second and third equines with EEE in 2021. Both horses were unvaccinated.
Survey: Helmet Use Common, But Helmet Care Often Subpar
A survey found riders’ helmets are often too old, well exceeding their manufacturer-stated expiration dates.
