Latest News – The Horse

Quebec Horse Positive for EHV
The horse lived at a stable and was euthanized.

EHV-1 Confirmed at New York Racetrack
Horses in Barn G at Buffalo Raceway in Erie County are quarantined following an EHV-1 exposure.

Oklahoma Quarter Horse Positive for EHM
The horse is quarantined at a veterinary hospital in Tulsa County.

EHV-1 Confirmed in 2 Ohio Facilities
The affected premises are located in Lorain and Pickaway counties.

Texas Horse Positive for EHV
The horse is located in Lynn County.

2 Texas Horses Positive for EIA
The horses live in Zapata and Johnson counties.

2 Quebec Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Estrie, where 10 additional horses are suspected positive.

2 Wisconsin Horses Positive for EHV
The horses lived in Columbia and Clark counties and were euthanized.

Your Guide to an Outrageously Shiny Equine Coat
Experts share feeding, grooming, and bathing tips to keep your horse’s hair coat gleaming.

Can Your Horse Benefit From Being Barefoot?
Is barefoot right for your horse? Learn why and how farriers transition shod horses to barefoot.

Is My Horse Neurologic or Lame?
Gait-altering conditions such as EPM, wobbler syndrome, and Lyme disease can be tricky to spot and even more difficult to diagnose.

Feeding Horses With Equine Asthma
What should and shouldn’t horses with heaves (or equine asthma) eat? A nutritionist offers advice.

Copper’s Impact on Equine Coat Color
Can feeding copper help darken a horse’s coat and prevent sun-bleaching? Learn more about this important trace mineral.

2 Michigan Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Allegan and Saginaw counties.

Horse Pastures and the Carbon Cycle
Cultivating healthy pastures on your horse farm can help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Here’s how.

Sweet Itch: Itching for a Cure
There’s nothing appealing about this seasonal skin condition. Here’s what experts know about managing, treating, and preventing sweet itch in horses.



