Latest News – The Horse

11 Florida Horses Positive for CEM
The horses diagnosed with contagious equine metritis live in Orange County.

Tips for Preventing Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome
What can you do to protect your horse’s sensitive stomach against gastric disease?

California Stallion Positive for WNV
The horse, which has an unknown vaccination history, lives in Placer County.

Potomac Horse Fever Confirmed in Maryland
The horse lived in Montgomery County and was euthanized.

Horse Hoof Care Essentials at Hand
What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.

Olympic Horses Depend on Specialized Veterinary Care
Olympic equestrian teams rely on tailored veterinary care to optimize horse performance and manage health, ensuring peak condition for the Games.

Boyd Martin on Essential Conditioning for Olympic Horses
Elite eventing rider Boyd Martin describes conditioning for Olympic horses, focusing on physical and mental preparation for Paris 2024.

Florida Mare Tests Positive for EEE
A vaccinated horse in Levy County, Florida, was euthanized after contracting EEE.

Oklahoma Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Harper County and is recovering.

How Horses Travel by Air to the Olympics in Versailles
Many Olympic horses will fly part of their journey this year, with veterinarians and elite grooms ensuring a smooth, more tranquil experience than traveling by truck.

Signs of Discomfort in Horses With Osteoarthritis
Dr. Steve Adair describes the common signs of pain and discomfort you should look for in horses with osteoarthritis, such as decreased performance and stiffness.

Refeeding the Skinny Horse
When refeeding skinny or emaciated horses, feed forage first to avoid fatal refeeding syndrome.

Equine Influenza Case Confirmed in Washington Barn
The horse lives in King County and is secluded.

Dr. Hal Schott Receives AAEP Good Works Distinction for June
The AAEP recognized Schott’s efforts and ongoing support of a program providing free veterinary care to improve the health and welfare of working equids in Mexico.

2 Nevada Horses Test Positive for WNV
The horses lived in Clark and Nye counties and were euthanized.

What is Your Horse Trying to Tell You?
Horses’ body language and habits can tell you a lot about their pain levels, moods, and motivations.



