Latest News – The Horse

Virginia Quarter Horse Positive for EHV
The horse lived in Clarke County and was euthanized.

Don’t Gamble With Green Grass
For some horses, overingesting certain grasses can lead to laminitis. Learn more about managing these horses and their pastures.

How To Manage a Horse With Seasonal Allergies
Here’s what you can do to help your allergy-prone horse prepare for the onslaught of seasonal allergens.

Providing Horses Relief During Allergy Season
Learn how allergies happen, how they affect your horse’s body, and how to avoid or treat them.

4 Michigan Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Genesee, Ingham, and Kent counties.

Quebec Horse Positive for Influenza
The horse lives in Mauricie.

How to Treat and Prevent Summer Sores in Horses
Summer sores can worsen rapidly without prompt treatment. Find out how to prevent these lesions and explore methods veterinarians use to address them.

Summer Sores in Horses: Causes, Clinical Signs, and Diagnostics
Learn how to recognize summer sores in horses and what your veterinarian might do to make a definitive diagnosis.

Infographic: How To Protect Your IBH Horse From Bugs
Follow the steps in this visual guide to relieve your horse’s clinical signs of insect bite hypersensitivity and prevent future flare-ups.

A Novel Treatment for Equine Osteoarthritis: 2.5% Polyacrylamide Hydrogel
An expert reviews material showing 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is effective, long-lasting, and safe for treating early- and late-stage equine osteoarthritis.

British Columbia Horse Positive for EIA
The horse is located in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako.

EHV Confirmed at Laurel Park Racetrack
One horse at Laurel Park Racetrack in Prince George’s County, Maryland, has tested positive for EHV.

Strangles Confirmed at Washington Boarding Facility
The affected horse lives in Spokane County.

Florida Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Marion County and was euthanized.

Strangles Confirmed in 4 Florida Counties
The affected horses live in Bay, Sarasota, Gilchrist, and Lake counties.

Summer Sores Awareness Week Sponsored by Phovia Equine
Look for educational information about summer sores in horses all week on TheHorse.com.



