Latest News – The Horse

Alberta Mare Tests Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in Lacombe County.

2 Arizona Horses Test Positive for Vesicular Stomatitis
The cases are located in Gila and Santa Cruz counties.

Equine Influenza Case Confirmed at Nebraska Boarding Facility
The case is located in Lancaster County.

Horse Hoof Capsule Conditions
Two hoof care experts answer questions about common hoof issues including subsolar abscesses, bruises, and thrush.

Ontario Mare Tests Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in Wellington County.

Rescue Horses: Understanding Common Behaviors for Best Outcomes
Thorough veterinary care and patient training can help transform rescue horses. Read more in The Horse‘s Winter 2025 issue.

How to Tarp Hay for Winter Storage
Stacking and tarping your hay correctly can ensure quality forage for your horse all winter.

Supplement Might Reduce Airway Inflammation in Horses With Asthma
Researchers examined if polyphenol supplementation, along with adequate management practices and nutrition, can be beneficial for horses with airway disease.

EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in Pennsylvania
The cases are located in Lancaster County. There are no known links to the WPRA outbreak.

Nov. 28 Update: 44 Confirmed EHV Cases Associated With WPRA Event
The cases are located in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Arizona, and South Dakota.

Alberta Horse Euthanized After Contracting EHV-1
This case is not associated with the WPRA outbreak.

Nov. 26 Update: 37 Confirmed EHV Cases Associated With WPRA Event
The cases are located in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Arizona, and South Dakota.

What Holiday Foods Can I Share With My Horse?
Here’s what seasonal treats are safe for horses and what you should consider when feeding them.

Nov. 25 Update: 33 Confirmed EHV Cases Associated With WPRA Event
The cases are located in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Arizona, and South Dakota.

Stopping the Spread of EHV-1: 5 Things to Know About Equine Herpesvirus
Here’s what you need to know about stopping the spread of this highly contagious virus.

Tracheal Mucus and Severe Equine Asthma
Researchers have reported an association between tracheal mucus levels and severe equine asthma.



