Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Reports 8th Equine WNV Case of 2025
The case was confirmed in an unvaccinated Standardbred gelding.
2 New York Horses Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Nassau and Seneca counties.
Why Does My Horse Have a Fat Leg?
Learn about 5 reasons for limb swelling in horses, from benign triggers to causes for major concern.
Seasonal Horse Hoof Health Challenges
As the seasons change, so do the strategies we use to manage horses’ hooves. Read more in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
Yearling Florida Filly Dies After Contracting EEE
An unvaccinated Thoroughbred filly in Walton County, Florida, has died after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis.
New World Screwworm Threat
Researchers have outlined key information on the New World screwworm fly, along with methods for recognizing, treating, and ultimately eradicating infestations.
Wild Horse Tests Positive for WNV in North Dakota
The horse tested positive for West Nile virus and lived in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park in McKenzie and Billings counties.
3 Utah Horses Test Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Box Elder and Utah counties.
Washington Yearling Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Yakima County.
Caring for Minis, Donkeys, and Mules
Read about the unique nutritional and management needs of these equids in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
Unvaccinated Wisconsin Gelding Dies After Contracting WNV
An unvaccinated Standardbred gelding in Clark County, Wisconsin, died after contracting West Nile virus.
3 Pennsylvania Horses Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Cumberland and Luzerne counties.
Unvaccinated Colorado Gelding Contracts WNV
The horse lives in Weld County.
How To Feed Performance Horses on a Budget
Get tips for ensuring your horses receive the nutrition they need without eating all your money.
Michigan Filly Tests Positive for WNV
The filly lived in Missaukee County and was euthanized.
Iatrogenic Transmission of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus
Researchers warn of rising EIA cases, with inapparent carriers and iatrogenic spread posing ongoing threats to horse health nationwide.
