Latest News – The Horse

North Carolina Horse Positive for EEE
A horse in Cumberland County was confirmed positive for EEE.

Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
A horse in Spokane County is positive for strangles, and three additional cases are suspected.

Psyllium for Horses in Sandy Areas
Horses living in areas with sandy soil are at a greater risk of sand colic and impactions. An equine nutritionist offers advice on mitigating this risk.

Alberta Horse Positive for EIA
A horse in Lacombe County is positive for EIA and is not showing clinical signs.

WNV Confirmed in Two Colorado Counties
The cases were confirmed in Lincoln and Custer counties.

Are Your Horse’s Behavior Problems Really Problems?
Learn why your horse might be exhibiting undesirable behaviors and what you can do to change them.

Orthobiologics for Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Horses
Using orthobiologics to treat tendon and ligament injuries might help lengthen a horse’s career and minimize associated joint issues and chronic pain.

North Carolina Horse Positive for EEE
A horse in Camden County was euthanized after contracting EEE.

Michigan Standardbred Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in St. Joseph County, where three horses are exposed.

EEE-Positive Florida Mare Euthanized
The horse lived in Putnum County and was under-vaccinated.

Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Snohomish County.

Handling and Training Donkeys
Owners often care for donkeys as they would horses despite distinct differences between the species. Researchers are seeking to change this.

Dealing with Chronic Diarrhea in Horses
Chronic diarrhea can be very frustrating for horse owners and veterinarians to treat. An equine nutritionist offers advice for handling these challenging cases.

Ohio Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Butler County.

Does Your Horse Need a Ration Balancer?
A ration balancer is designed to provide your horse with the essential nutrients forage-based diets most likely lack.

Three Washington Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live at a private facility in Spokane County.