Latest News – The Horse
New York Horse Positive for EEE
An unvaccinated mare in St. Lawrence County was confirmed positive for EEE and is now deceased.
Ontario Colt Positive for EEE
An unvaccinated yearling in Lanark County was euthanized after contracting EEE.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Fragile Foal Syndrome
Researchers used AI to analyze horse conformation and detected differences between fragile foal syndrome carriers and noncarriers that might have performance implications.
Palm Beach Warmblood Positive for Strangles
A Hanoverian mare in Palm Beach County is positive for strangles.
Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram for Assessing Lameness, Saddle Fit
The RHpE can be used to help detect musculoskeletal pain in horses caused by limb lameness and poor saddle fit.
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Nevada
The National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed Nevada’s 2023 index case of vesicular stomatitis in White Pine County.
Do Horses Need Forage in Their Diet?
Is it safe to feed your horse alfalfa pellets and grain alone? An equine nutritionist weighs in on the subject.
Diagnosing and Treating Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Everything you need to know about glandular and squamous gastric ulcers in horses, from clinical signs to treatment.
EIA Confirmed in British Columbia
Three horses in Cariboo Subdivision C are positive for EIA.
Alberta Horse Positive for EIA
The horse resides in Stettler County No. 6.
Florida Horse Positive for EIA
The horse resides in Lee County, where six horses are exposed.
Colorado Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lived in Weld County and was euthanized.
Using AI to Assess Gait Changes in Event Horses
Artificial intelligence technology might be able to assist veterinarians in making recommendations to riders about their horse’s performance.
Semi-Feral Ponies ‘Read’ Letters for Treats
The ponies in this research group learned to distinguish between 5 letters and select them on a touch screen.
Attorney and Author Toby Dies at 73
Milt Toby, an award-winning author and attorney, was a longtime contributor to The Horse.
Practitioners From Colorado and Virginia Appointed AAEP Officers
The AAEP welcomes a newly appointed vice president from Colorado and treasurer from Virginia.
