Latest News – The Horse

Joint Injections and IA Antimicrobials in Horses
Intra-articular antimicrobial use might not be needed with equine joint injections. Here’s why.

Maine EHV Quarantine Released
The quarantine at the facility in Hancock County, where one horse was confirmed positive and 30 horses were exposed, has been released.

Oklahoma Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Ottawa County and is recovering.

Wisconsin Mare Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Sheboygan County.

Quebec Mare Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Centre-du-Québec and is recovering.

Florida Thoroughbred Positive for Strangles
The horse resides at a private facility in Marion County, where 50 additional horses are exposed.

How to Transition Your Horse to a Forage-Only Diet
A forage-only diet can meet most horses’ nutritional needs.

Four Ontario Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in the Regional Municipality of Halton and Bruce County.

Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Thurston County.

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.



