Latest News – The Horse

Photosensitization in Horses
Learn about this uncommon yet potentially serious cause of equine dermatological conditions.

Equine Influenza Confirmed at Oregon Boarding Facility
One horse in Washington County is positive for equine influenza, and six horses are exposed.

Oregon Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Malheur County.

2 Indiana Horses Positive for WNV
The horses live in Spencer and Marshall counties.

2 New York Horses Positive for EEE
The horses lived in Clinton and Franklin counties and were euthanized.

2 Colorado Horses Test Positive for WNV
The horses live in Larimer County.

Florida Mare Euthanized After Contracting WNV
The mare lived in Marion County.

Practical Equine Parasite Control
Learn about common parasites affecting horses, the drugs best used to treat them, and the current state of anthelminthic (dewormer) resistance and deworming protocols.

Drugs, Devices, and Decisions: Understanding Your Options in Managing Equine Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
Dr. Avi Blake describes equine degenerative joint disease, how it occurs, clinical signs, diagnostics, and treatment options.

Ontario Mare Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lived in Norfolk County and was euthanized.

Kentucky Gelding Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Allen County.

Parasite Control for Young Horses
Parasitologists paint a realistic picture of what roundworm-related diseases in foals look like and dispel common myths.
Diagnosing Equine Neck and Back Disease or Injury
Learn about the clinical signs of neck or back issues in horses and how they are diagnosed.

Unvaccinated Wisconsin Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Marquette County.

Wisconsin Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Winnebago County.

Unsound and Overweight Horses
Find out how you can keep your metabolically efficient horse healthy when he’s laid up with an injury or chronic illness.



