Latest News – The Horse

Ontario Gelding Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in the District of Thunder Bay.

Ontario Filly Dies After Contracting EEE
The filly lived in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry.

Unvaccinated New York Mare Positive for WNV
The horse lived in Jefferson County and was euthanized.

2 Unvaccinated Quebec Horses Contract EEE
The horses lived in Outaouais and were euthanized.

3 Quebec Horses Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Chaudière-Appalaches and Montérégie.

Michigan Quarter Horse Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Menominee County and was euthanized.

Feeding the Ulcer-Prone Horse
Learn how to craft a diet for the horse with painful lesions in his stomach.

California Thoroughbred Confirmed Positive for EHM
The filly lived in San Diego County and was euthanized.

WNV and EEE Cases Confirmed in Pennsylvania
The cases are located in Dauphin, Northumberland, and Lackawanna counties.

Indiana Standardbred Positive for WNV
The horse lives in LaGrange County.

2 Wisconsin Horses Positive for EEE
The horses are located in Clark and Marathon counties.

Feeding Young Horses During Winter
How can you support young horses’ growth and development during this critical time? An equine nutritionist explains.

Growing Equine ‘Mini-Guts’ to Investigate Infectious Causes of Intestinal Illness in the Horse
Researchers developed a way to study equine infectious disease that might accelerate progress in disease modeling, vaccine development, and understanding these infections.

Are Frequent Joint Injections Safe for Horses?
An owner’s doctor is reluctant to give her joint injections too often, but her horse gets them every six months. Is that cause for concern?

Small Feet, Big Responsibility: Hoof Care for Foals
A youngster’s hoof care lays the foundation for his future. Here’s what you need to know about the first exam, mistakes to avoid, and common foal hoof and limb issues.

Suspensory Ligament Branch Injuries
Read about the significance and prevalence of these injuries and how veterinarians diagnose them.