Latest News – The Horse

Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Clark County.

EEE Confirmed in New York Horse
The gelding lived in Franklin County and is deceased.

Hay Nets, Horse Body Weight, Body Condition, and Dental Health
Can hay nets affect a horse’s weight or body condition score? Do they damage equine teeth? Researchers answer these questions and more.

Horse Tests Positive for WNV in Kentucky
The gelding lived in Fleming County and was euthanized.

Michigan Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The gelding lived in Allegan County and was euthanized.

Planning for Your Horse’s Future After You’re Gone
Two veterinarians describe how you can assure funds for your horses’ care should you die before they do.

3 Florida Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Lee County, where 23 horses are exposed.

Rhode Island Mare Contracts EEE
The mare lived in Mirabel County.

2 Quebec Horses Positive for EEE
The horses lived in Lanaudière and Mirabel and were euthanized.

Maine Mare Tests Positive for EEE
The mare lived in Waldo County and was euthanized.

EEE and WNV Cases Confirmed in Michigan
The affected horses lived in Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Allegan counties.

Utah Mare Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Utah County.

Ontario Horse Dies After Contracting WNV
The horse lived in Lambton County.

Genomic Catalog Offers Answers About Genetic Diversity in Thoroughbreds
Researchers are developing this tool to learn about the level of inbreeding in contemporary Thoroughbreds and help guide management and breeding practices.

Everything You Need to Know About Laminitis in Horses
Learn about the causes and clinical signs of laminitis in horses, and what researchers say about how to manage and prevent it.

Wisconsin Standardbred Mare Tests Positive for WNV
The mare lives in Green Lake County.



