Latest News – The Horse

Oklahoma Pony Positive for EIA
The horse lived in Payne County and was euthanized.

Oklahoma Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Payne County and is recovering.

Equine Arthritis on the Prepurchase Exam
Should you consider purchasing a horse with arthritis? An equine researcher explains the risk.

Managing Acute Hyperinsulinemia-Associated Laminitis in Horses
Reacting quickly and correctly to an episode of HAL will give your horse a greater chance for future soundness.

Tennessee Horse Positive for WNV
The case is located in Henry County.

Is My Neurologic Horse Safe to Ride?
The decision about riding horses recovering from EPM and other diseases, one vet says, involves balancing rider safety, liability concerns, and animal welfare.

Strangles in Three Wisconsin Counties
The cases are located in Dane, Fond du Lac, and Walworth counties.

Probiotics for Horses: What Should You Look For?
When choosing a probiotic for your horse, read the label carefully to ensure it addresses these concerns.

Three Utah Horses Positive for WNV
The horses live in Grand, Utah, and Washington counties.

Helping Your Horse Cope With Dietary Stress
An equine nutritionist explains what changes you can make to your horse’s diet to help him better cope with stress.

Merck Animal Health Expands Banamine Recall
Merck has added 4 new lots of Banamine/Banamine-S to its previous recall.

WNV in Two Kentucky Horses
The cases are located in Calloway and Madison counties.

California Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Merced County and is unvaccinated.

Quebec Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lived in Montérégie and is deceased.

Florida Mustang Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Sumter County, where 49 horses are exposed.

What To Feed a Horse With Laminitis
When managing laminitic horses, making dietary changes is often necessary for the success of other treatment efforts.