Latest News – The Horse

Four Texas Quarter Horses Positive for EIA
The horses live in Ector and Upton counties.

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

Helping Horses Cope With and Recover From Poor Air Quality
Poor air quality from wildfire smoke can be very dangerous for horses. An equine internal medicine specialist offers advice.

3 Neurologic Equine Diseases to Know
These difficult-to-diagnose conditions can undermine a horse’s balance and coordination.

Maine Gelding Positive for WNV
The horse lives in York County and is recovering.

What Type of Hay Should I Feed My Horse with PPID?
One equine nutritionist explains how you can make sure your PPID horse’s hay is safe for him to eat.

Florida Filly Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Levy County and was euthanized.

Salmonellosis Confirmed in 2 Quebec Foals
The cases are located in Beauce Region and MRC Brome-Missisquoi.

Kentucky Gelding Positive for WNV
The horse lived in Christian County and was euthanized.

Diagnostic Testing for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation
Horses with ID are at greater risk of developing laminitis. Knowing if your horse has a metabolic problem can help you prevent this painful condition.

Two Washington Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Kittitas County.

Washington Horse Positive for WNV
The case is located in Benton County.

Kentucky Mare Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Woodford County.

Young Horse Digestive Health
Understanding how your growing foal’s digestive system works can help you recognize and avoid potential problems.

How Healthy Horse Hooves Help Arthritic Joints
Learn how smart trimming and shoeing techniques can help arthritic horses.

Feeding to Keep ‘Normal’ Horses Normal
With much research surrounding how to feed “abnormal” horses, how can we feed “normal” horses to avoid disease? One expert weighs in.



