Latest News – The Horse

Equine Abaxial Sesamoid Nerve Blocks and Diagnostic Imaging
Here’s how equine veterinarians can use these nerve blocks to guide their diagnostic imaging plan.

Protecting Your Horse Property from Wildlife Predators
Predators such as bears, cougars, wolves, and coyotes can pose threats to horses and other farm animals. Learn how to protect your animals and prevent attacks on your farm.

Two Manitoba Horses Positive for EIA
The horses are located in Grandview Municipality.

California Warmblood Positive for WNV
The horse lives in San Mateo County.

Managing Obese Horses to Prevent Laminitis
Blood insulin levels can warn of increased risk of laminitis in obese horses and ponies and spur owners to mitigate it.

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

Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Mason County, where one additional case is suspected.

Joint Injections and IA Antimicrobials in Horses
Intra-articular antimicrobial use might not be needed with equine joint injections. Here’s why.

Maine EHV Quarantine Released
The quarantine at the facility in Hancock County, where one horse was confirmed positive and 30 horses were exposed, has been released.

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

Wisconsin Mare Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Sheboygan County.

Quebec Mare Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Centre-du-Québec and is recovering.

Florida Thoroughbred Positive for Strangles
The horse resides at a private facility in Marion County, where 50 additional horses are exposed.

How to Transition Your Horse to a Forage-Only Diet
A forage-only diet can meet most horses’ nutritional needs.

Four Ontario Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in the Regional Municipality of Halton and Bruce County.

Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Thurston County.



