Latest News – The Horse

Horse Positive for West Nile Virus in Colorado
The 3-year-old gelding resides in Weld County and is recovering.

Equine Core Vaccine Basics
Veterinary authorities recommend these vaccines for all horses, every year.

AAEP Releases Equine Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Guidelines
The guidelines can help veterinarians make a diagnosis, recognize clinical signs and risk factors, and provide treatment.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Equine Dermatology
Stephen White, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, shares some lesser-known facts about equine dermatology.

Strangles Cases in Michigan and Florida
Two horses tested positive, and several others were exposed.

Potomac Horse Fever in Virginia
The horse resides in Fairfax County.

Equine Vaccination Q&A
Confused by the various vaccine types, schedules, and administration routes for horses? Here’s what you need to know.

Horse Tests Positive for EIA in British Columbia
The horse from Peace River C had been showing signs of the disease.

How To Give Oral Medications
Learn how to give your horse oral medications safely.

Racing Quarter Horse Tests Positive for EIA in California
Test results from a second, potentially exposed horse on the property are pending.

Two Washington Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses reside in Kittitas and King counties.

Looks Can Be Deceiving: Ringworm and its Look-Alikes
Differentiating between ringworm and other skin conditions is important when determining treatment.

Vaccines for All Ages
Horses at different life stages have a variety of immunization requirements, but they’re not as complicated as they might seem.

Florida Mare Positive for EEE
The Gulf County horse marks the state’s ninth confirmed case in 2022.

Building a Healthful Horse Barn
A veterinarian gives tips for creating your own equine facility with horse health in mind.

How to Restrain a Horse
Luke Bass, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, explains how various restraint options work best.