Latest News – The Horse
4 Mississippi Horses Test Positive for EEE
The horses recently tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis and lived in Clarke, Stone, Monroe, and Madison counties.
Navigating Equine Neck Problems
What are the most common neck issues in horses and how are research and technological advancements helping veterinarians diagnose them?
New World Screwworm—An AAEP Update
As new world screwworm threatens horses and livestock again, experts urge vigilance, rapid reporting, and prevention to stop its return to the U.S.
California Sees First Case of Equine West Nile Virus in 2025
The Quarter Horse mare in Santa Barbara County is currently alive and recovering.
Horse Tests Positive for WNV in Jessamine County, Kentucky
The yearling Thoroughbred colt marks the fifth confirmed case of equine West Nile virus in Kentucky this year.
Utah Filly Euthanized After Contracting WNV
The unvaccinated 2-year-old Arabian mare in Utah County marks the state’s ninth equine WNV case this year.
Ontario Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The District of Rainy River farm is under voluntary quarantine, and the mare is recovering.
2 Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in Ontario
The horses resided in the District of Algoma and Grey County.
Keeping Arthritic Senior Horses Comfortable
Maintain an exercise regimen, address your horse’s weight, and explore medication options to help keep your senior horse sound. Three Penn Vet experts explain why.
Improving Equine Joint Health Through Nutrition
Two experts explain how you can improve your horse’s joint health through nutrition and how to choose high-quality joint supplements.
5 Common Horse Feeding Mistakes
Follow these expert tips to correct common feeding mistakes and improve your horse’s gut health and overall well-being.
Autoimmune Diseases Affecting Horses
Learn about some of the rare autoimmune diseases that affect the horse’s skin, blood vessels, and the gastrointestinal tract in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
Unvaccinated Maryland Gelding Contracts WNV
The Standardbred lives in Carroll County and tested positive for West Nile virus.
Utah Gelding Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Cache County and is recovering.
2 Virginia Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Clarke County.
Exercise-Associated Sudden Death in Horses
One expert explains what researchers know about EASD in horses and advancements they hope to make in prevention.
