Latest News – The Horse

Texas Horse Positive for WNV
The case is located in Houston County.

Two Michigan Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Midland County, where nine horses are exposed.

Updates in Equine Orthobiologics
An equine surgeon describes equine orthobiologics currently available for joint and other injuries and how veterinarians might use these products in the future.

Equine Stereotypies: Vice or Coping Mechanism?
Researchers are studying these behaviors and how they can affect equine health and welfare.

Equine Liver Disease: More Common Than We Think?
Newly identified liver viruses in horses might be more common than we realize.

Michigan Mare Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Clare County.

Quebec Mare Positive for EEE
The mare lived in Laurentides and was euthanized.

Tennessee Horse Positive for Rabies
The horse lived in Cocke County and was euthanized.

15 New VSV-Affected Premises in California
The new premises are located in Fresno, Madera and Mariposa counties.

Florida Quarter Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse resides in Jackson County.

Washington Horse Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horse lives in Snohomish County.

Ontario Mare Positive for EEE
The mare lived in Peterborough County and was euthanized.

Two Ontario Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in the City of Kawartha Lake and Bruce County.

Three California Horses Positive for EIA
The horses were located in Riverside County, where 25 additional horses are exposed.

Four Oklahoma Horses Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Oklahoma, Carter, Caddo and Coal counties.

Mineral Blocks for Mules
One equine nutritionist explains why mineral blocks might not be ideal for mules, and what can replace them.



