Latest News – The Horse
Michigan Appaloosa Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Iosco County.
3 Michigan Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in St. Clair County and are under voluntary quarantine.
Feed Cost Calculator
Do you know how much your horse’s feed, hay, and supplements cost?
Supplementing Magnesium in Performance Horses
An equine nutritionist describes the role of magnesium in a horse’s diet and why performance horses might benefit from supplementation.
2 Wyoming Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
The horses, which tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1, live in Teton County.
Strangles Case Confirmed at Belmont Park Racetrack
Forty-eight horses in Nassau County, New York, are potentially exposed.
6 Myths About Cooling Horses in Hot Weather
Is it harmful to spray cold water on a hot horse? Should you scrape your horse after hosing him? Two experts weigh in.
Is It Safe To Feed My Horses Fresh Hay Off the Field?
Find out if you can feed newly harvested hay or if you should wait and let it “sweat” or “cure.”
Equine Innovators: West Nile Virus in Horses—Risks, Signs, and Prevention
Horses still face the threat of West Nile virus. Dr. Sally DeNotta shares how it spreads, what signs to watch for, and why vaccination and mosquito control matter every year.
Researchers Highlight Prevalence of Equine Infectious Anemia Worldwide
Researchers have identified equine infectious anemia surveillance gaps and uneven infection levels worldwide.
Planning for Equine Emergencies
Listen to this episode of Ask TheHorse to learn how to prepare for equine health emergencies logistically and financially. Sponsored by CareCredit.
Alberta Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The equine infectious anemia case is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Massachusetts Horse Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horse lives in Essex County.
Advances in Equine Infectious Disease Detection
The diagnostic tests veterinarians use are evolving to improve how we manage infectious diseases in horses.
How Does Developmental Orthopedic Disease Affect Young Horses?
Get insight into developmental orthopedic disease and its common signs in horses.
Pennsylvania Horse Tests Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Lebanon County.
