Latest News – The Horse
EEE Confirmed in Georgia Horse
A horse in Lee County is positive for Eastern equine encephalitis.
Two Minnesota Horses Positive for WNV
The two cases are located in Kandiyohi County.
New York Horse Positive for WNV
A vaccinated mare in Lewis County is positive for West Nile virus.
Michigan Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Jackson County, where another horse was confirmed positive in June.
Senior Rhode Island Horse with Strangles Euthanized
A 32-year-old mare in Providence County was euthanized due to severe clinical signs associated with strangles.
Maryland Warmblood Positive for Strangles
The horse resides at a boarding facility in Montgomery County.
Abnormal Mineralization and Pathologies of the Equine Fetlock
New imaging techniques might make examining abnormalities of the fetlock easier for equine veterinarians.
Georgia Horse Positive for EEE
A horse in Charlton County is positive for Eastern equine encephalitis.
Digestibility of Haylage Versus Grass Hay for Horses
Understanding the differences between haylage and grass hay can be helpful for horse owners when deciding which is best for their horse.
Potomac Horse Fever Confirmed in West Virginia
The horse resides in Jefferson County.
Saliva Tests Detect Early Bone Damage in Equine Athletes
Study findings suggests a biomarker found in horses’ saliva can reveal the level of stress on a horse’s bones and joints during work.
California VSV Outbreak Update
Since the last situation report, nine additional VSV-affected premises have been identified in California.
Two Wyoming Horses Positive for WNV
The cases were located in Fremont and Crook counties.
Grazing Muzzles for Overweight Horses
Grazing muzzles can promote equine weight loss, but it is important to introduce them correctly so horses know how to use them and don’t become stressed.
Michigan Gelding Positive for Strangles
A Quarter Horse in Lapeer County is positive for strangles and under quarantine.
Avoiding Dehydration in Sport Horses During Summer
Keeping competition horses well hydrated isn’t always easy. One nutritionist offers tips to help prevent dehydration.
