Latest News – The Horse

Horse Behavior and the Microbiome: What’s the Connection?
Is your horse’s diet and microbiome to blame for bad behavior? In this article we’ll break down the research.

Michigan Lusitano Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Washtenaw County, where two horses have been exposed.

Oregon Horse Tests Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horse lives in Benton County and was imported from California two weeks before diagnosis.

𝘙𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪 Pneumonia: Rethinking Treatment to Fight Resistance
Selective treatment strategies can combat antimicrobial resistance while protecting foals from R. equi.

Wisconsin Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in St. Croix County.

Strangles Confirmed at Ontario Boarding Facility
The case is located in Simcoe County.

Monitoring Arthritis in Horses
Here’s how veterinarians track osteoarthritis progression in horses as they age and how often your horse should be reevaluated.

Why Vitamin E Matters: Protecting Horses from Neuromuscular Disease
Learn about the role of vitamin E in maintaining neuromuscular health in horses. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.

Study: Biometric Sensors for Racehorse Injury Prevention
Here’s what researchers learned from this first-of-its-kind study.

Can My Horse Have EMS Without Being Overweight?
Here’s why equine metabolic syndrome can affect horses with a healthy body condition and how you can monitor and manage these animals.

Feeding Horses: Common Feeding Mistakes
Dr. Nicole Rambo describes common feeding mistakes she sees people make and how to fix them. Sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition.

2 Wisconsin Fillies Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Sheboygan and Green counties.

Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Snohomish County and is recovering.

Balancing Work and Rest for Horses’ Long-Term Soundness
Giving horses sufficient time to recover from athletic events could help them avoid acute injury and long-term health problems.

Strangles Case Confirmed at Private Washington Facility
The horse lives in Grant County, where four additional horses have been exposed.

California Quarter Horse Gelding Tests Positive for EIA
The horse lives in Santa Clara County.



