Latest News – The Horse

Kentucky Quarter Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Webster County.

Ontario Yearling Euthanized After Contracting WNV
The horse lived in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

3 California Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Los Angeles County.

North Dakota Pony Tests Positive for WNV
The pony lives in Burleigh County and is recovering.

The Role of Carbohydrates in Horse Feed
Discover which horses can benefit from higher carbohydrate levels in their diets and the feeds that can supply them.

Georgia Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The horse with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is located in Telfair County.

Michigan Mare Tests Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in Leelanau County.

Which Omega-3 Sources are Best for My Horse?
Vegetable- and marine-based sources can provide your horse with essential omega-3 fatty acids. Consider these factors when choosing an omega-3 supplement for your horse.

Colorado Friesian Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Weld County.

Unvaccinated Ontario Mare Contracts EEE and Is Euthanized
The mare lived in Wellington County.

Why is My Horse Reluctant to Lie Down?
Learn how osteoarthritis can affect a horse’s comfort lying down and getting up in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.

Unvaccinated Colorado Filly Tests Positive for WNV
The Quarter Horse filly lived in Montrose County and was euthanized after contracting West Nile virus.

Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Kittitas County.

2 Maryland Horses Confirmed Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties.

Georgia Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Fulton County.

Adding Salt to Your Horse’s Diet During Summer
Make sure you choose the right type and amount of salt to support your horse’s health—especially during extreme heat.



