Latest News – The Horse

Protein in Sport Horse Diets
Find out how much protein your horse’s diet provides and whether it comes from high-quality sources.

Michigan Foal Contracts Strangles
The foal lives in Lapeer County.

Rationing Hay for Horses With Metabolic Problems
Sourcing lower-energy hay and implementing slow-feeding strategies can help reduce your horse’s risk of becoming obese and developing metabolic problems.

Wisconsin Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Pierce County.

Virginia Horse Tests Positive for EHV-4
The horse lives in Fauquier County.

Virginia Mare Tests Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in Fauquier County.

Strangles Case Confirmed in Michigan
The horse lives in Clinton County.

16 Saskatchewan Horses Test Positive for EIA
The cases of equine infectious anemia are located in Meadow Lake No. 588.

52 Florida Horses Confirmed Positive for CEM
The contagious equine metritis cases are located in Orange County.

Vitamin E Supplementation for Horses
Horses need the essential nutrient vitamin E for proper muscle and cell function. Here’s how you can be sure you’re meeting their requirements.

2 Ontario Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Grey and Dufferin counties.

2 EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in Ontario
The horses lived in the Regional Municipality of Niagara and were euthanized.

Fifth EHV-1 Case Confirmed at Pennsylvania Boarding Facility
A fifth horse has tested positive for EHV-1 at a boarding facility in Montgomery County.

Understanding Jamestown Canyon Virus in Horses
Although horses have long been exposed to the virus, its rare detection in a Pennsylvania horse is not currently a reason for concern.

Will Whey Protein Improve My Horse’s Topline?
An equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and if whey is the way to go.

Creating the Right Diet for Your Horse
Your horse’s nutritional requirements depend on his life stage and individual needs.



