Latest News – The Horse
California EHV Quarantine Released
No further cases were reported at the Santa Clara County premises within 14 days.
New York Releases EHV Quarantine in Putnam County
All six affected horses survived the potentially deadly virus.
Maryland State Vet Explains the State’s Ongoing EHV Response
Pimlico and Laurel Park have suspended racing to mitigate EHV cases.
New York State Reiterates Necessity for Basic Biosecurity for Competition Horses
The state does not presently have any EHV-1 cases or quarantines in effect.
Smart Insect Control Strategies
Insects don’t just harass your horse—their bites can cause welts and rashes, lead to insect bite hypersensitivity, and even transmit diseases. Download this free report to learn about smart insect control strategies you can use to keep your horse comfortable.
For Good Endurance in Horses, Feed for the Right Gut Bacteria
A French study is the first to connect the gut microbiota with the mitochondria in horses, or any other species.
Tiny Terrors: Equine Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Learn about Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE), Western equine encephalomyelitis (WEE), and West Nile virus (WNV) and how you can best protect your horse.
The Foundation for the Horse Research Grant Proposals Due June 7
Grants up to $20,000 will support up-and-coming equine researchers.
Outbreak Update: Kentucky Horses Test Negative for EHV-1
One barn released from quarantine, with additional barn to be retested later this week.
Bone-Marrow-Derived Macrophages Promising for Preventing OA
Researchers found significantly lower levels of inflammation in synovial fluid and the joint lining in joints treated with bone-marrow-derived mononuclear cells.
Racehorse Aftercare Series Planned for April 2021
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) is hosting its fifth forum as a virtual series on each Tuesday during the month of April.
Florida Horse Tests Positive for EHV
The case, located at the Winter Equestrian Festival, is unrelated to either of the state’s previous outbreaks this year.
EHV-1 Quarantine Released in Los Angeles County
Release of the index horse follows the release of the premises on March 24.
The Nose Knows: What Equine Nasal Discharge Tells Us
Any nasal drainage can be an important indicator of a horse’s health and can even herald an emergency. Learn about 6 snotty nose scenarios and possible causes.
Utah EHM Quarantine Released
More than 21 days have elapsed since the last horse exhibited fever.
Texas Horse Tests Positive for Neurologic EHV-1
The Quarter Horse from Parker County is the state’s first confirmed case of EHM this year.
