Latest News – The Horse

Deciphering Your Feed Tag: Senior Horses
Learn what nutrients are in your senior horse’s feed and why his body needs them.

Fibrillar Pattern Ultrasound Findings in Young Thoroughbreds
Researchers have defined the significance of suspensory ligament abnormalities and their impact on racehorse performance.

Washington Horse Tests Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horse lives in King County.

Quebec Horse Confirmed Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in Mirabel.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in U.S. Horses
Here’s what scientists know about avian influenza and how it might affect horses.

Endocrine Disease and Performance Horses—More Than Laminitis
Learn the latest on equine endocrine disease—causes, diagnosis, dynamic testing, and whole-horse treatment strategies—beyond just laminitis. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.

Strangles Case Confirmed at Wisconsin Boarding Facility
The case is located in Dane County.

HERDA: 20 Years Later
Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition.

Helping Clients Navigate Equine Supplements: The Veterinarian’s Role
Veterinarians can guide horse owners in choosing supplements by assessing diet first, identifying the horse’s needs, and then recommending evidence-based ingredients.

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

Oklahoma Quarter Horse Confirmed Positive for EIA
The horse lived in Garvin County and was euthanized.

Oklahoma Mare Euthanized After Contracting EHV-1
The horse lived in Rogers County.

2 California Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
The cases are located in Los Angeles County.

Ontario Gelding Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in Wellington County.

AAEP Kester News Hour: Highlights in Equine Reproduction
Recent research offers fresh insights on post-ovulation breeding timing, risks of broodmare obesity, and twin reduction outcomes.

Can Dressage Cause Neck and Back Pain?
In any discipline cross-training is the key to keeping a horse’s neck and back healthy, says Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University.



