Latest News – The Horse
Two Wyoming Horses Positive for WNV
The cases were located in Fremont and Crook counties.
Grazing Muzzles for Overweight Horses
Grazing muzzles can promote equine weight loss, but it is important to introduce them correctly so horses know how to use them and don’t become stressed.
Michigan Gelding Positive for Strangles
A Quarter Horse in Lapeer County is positive for strangles and under quarantine.
5 Tips for Feeding Easy Keepers
Follow these steps to help your overweight horse subsist on fewer calories.
Feed Restriction Versus Exercise for Overweight Horses
Here’s how to implement feed and exercise changes for horses that are overweight or obese.
Equine Care for Life: Helping Horse Owners Navigate Veterinary Costs
Dr. Mike Pownall provides actionable insights for veterinarians from Synchrony’s Equine Lifetime of Care study, a report estimating the lifelong cost of owning and caring for a horse.
Georgia Horse Positive for EEE
A horse in Charlton County is confirmed positive for Eastern equine encephalitis.
Strangles Confirmed in Nebraska Barn
Two horses in Custer County are positive for strangles, and 15 cases are suspected.
What is Missing in Your Horse’s Diet?
Based on a recent horse owner survey, researchers report the most common mistakes made when creating equine diets. Oversupplying calories tops the list.
Vaccinated California Mare Positive for WNV
The affected horse lives in Kern County.
EEE-Positive Florida Horse Euthanized
The horse lived in Jefferson County and was unvaccinated.
Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse is at a private facility in Pierce County and recently attended a horse show in Oregon.
Understanding Sugar Levels in Horses’ Hay
Learn how to choose the right type of forage for horses with metabolic problems.
Equine Influenza in Washington Horse
One horse in Spokane County is positive for influenza, and two other cases are suspected.
8 Steps for Breeding Your Mare
Are you planning to breed your mare? Taking a systematic, step-by-step approach to managing each mare, in partnership with your veterinary team, can help cultivate success.
Neurologic Herpesvirus in Nevada Horse
A horse in Clark County is positive for neurologic herpesvirus and is receiving care in Utah.
