Latest News – The Horse

Equine Network Launches Foundation
Equine Network officially announced the establishment of the nonprofit organization, Equine Network Foundation, which supports equine welfare.
Purina Animal Nutrition Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
Scholarships are open to undergraduates and high-school seniors with experience in animal agriculture.

Elite Dressage Horse Head-and-Neck Angles Associated With Scores
Higher-ranking international dressage riders were more likely to ride horses behind the vertical in warmup and competition, and mounts showed more conflict behaviors.

Close Contact: Kissing Spines in Horses
How veterinarians diagnose and rehabilitate horses suffering from kissing spines.

3 Michigan Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Ottawa County, where 31 horses are exposed.

Maryland Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Prince George’s County.

Strangles Case Confirmed in Washington Boarding Facility
The case is located in Spokane County.

3 Tennessee Horses With EHV Euthanized
The horses lived at a boarding facility in Montgomery County.

Ohio Mare Positive for EHV-1
The horse lived in Geauga County and was euthanized.

Promoting Gut Health in Foals
Supporting your new foal’s gut microbiome from Day 1 can have a lasting impact on his lifelong health and immunity.

10 Plants and Chemicals That Are Toxic to Horses
Learn about 10 common plants, chemicals, organisms, and toxins your horse should never eat.

6 Indiana Horses Positive for EHV-1
The horses are located on 4 separate premises in Elkhart, Kosciusko, and LaGrange counties.

Strangles Case Confirmed in Rhode Island Boarding Barn
The case is located in Washington County.
Before She Foals: Managing Broodmares
Equip your mare with the nutrition, vaccines, fitness, and foaling environment she needs to
promote a successful parturition and a healthy foal.

2 Wisconsin Horses Positive for EHV
The affected horses are located in Sauk County, and one has been euthanized.

Pennsylvania Horse Positive for EHV
The horse lived in Cambria County and was euthanized.



