Latest News – The Horse
Neurologic Herpesvirus in Alberta Horse
The horse resides in Athabasca County and is now recovering.
Update on Kentucky Strangles Outbreak
Seven horses under the care of a single trainer in Kentucky are positive for strangles, and the epidemiological investigation is ongoing.
Allergen Testing Detects Equine Asthma Best in Airway Lavage Fluids
Researchers have determined that testing bronchoalveolar lavage fluid might be the most accurate way to diagnose horses with equine asthma.
Equine Vaccination Cheat Sheet
Learn about the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ recommended core and risk-based horse vaccines in this handy special report. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Infographic: Equine Allergies
The key to keeping your allergy-prone horse comfortable is figuring out the causes of his reactions and avoiding them. Learn more about allergic reactions in horses with this step-by-step visual guide.
Zoetis, The Horse Bring You Veterinarian Mental Health Awareness Week
Learn more about veterinarian mental health during this awareness week brought to you by Zoetis.
Strangles Confirmed in Two Alberta Counties
The affected horses live in Red Deer and Vulcan counties, where they are under voluntary quarantine.
Hives in Horses
Hives in horses presents as localized, raised bumps on the skin, and they can vary in number, severity, and frequency of occurrence. Here’s what you should know.
Two Florida Horses Positive for EEE
The confirmed cases were located in Polk County.
How To Get the Most Value From Your Horse’s Feed
Here are 6 tips to stretch your dollar without compromising your horse’s diet.
EHM Confirmed in North Dakota
Two horses in McHenry County are positive for EHM and under official quarantine.
EHV Confirmed at Oklahoma Fairground
The positive mare has been euthanized, and 14 exposed horses are under quarantine.
Understanding Forage Needs of Miniature Horses
An equine nutritionist offers advice for determining Miniature Horses’ forage requirements.
New Research Refining How We Feed Horses with EMS, ID
All horses and ponies have a different threshold for NSCs, but researchers are beginning to better understand how to feed horses with ID and EMS.
Ontario Mare Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in the Regional Municipality of Halton, where 17 horses are exposed.
Dealing With Insect-Bite Hypersensitivity
Insect-bite hypersensitivity can become a serious issue for horses that react to fly and midge bites.
