Latest News – The Horse
Strangles Cases Confirmed in 2 States
Animal health officials reported the disease in Florida and Michigan.
What is Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)?
Dr. Sarah Colmer of the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center describes this neurologic disease and how horses contract it.
EDCC Health Watch
EDCC Health Watch is brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim and hosted by the Equine Network. This program distributes the most current disease alerts from the EDCC (Equine Disease Communication Center) throughout the industry.
Infographic: Sweet Itch in Horses
Do you have an itchy horse? Learn more about insect bite hypersensitivity with our visual guide.
Management Changes for Older PPID Horses
Senior horses with PPID need careful monitoring and preventive care because of equine Cushing’s effects on immunity, exercise tolerance, thermoregulation, and wound healing.
24 California Horses Test Positive for EIA
Animal health officials reported the confirmed cases and exposed horses were in Tulare County.
Time Collection Carefully for Best ACS Quality
Wait 24 hours after training before collecting blood for autologous conditioned serum treatment in horses with arthritis to get the best results.
Strangles Cases Confirmed in 3 States
Animal health officials reported the disease in Florida, Michigan, and Ohio.
Study: Oral Stem Cells Might Help Horses’ Wounds Heal
Body and leg wounds treated promptly with MSCs originating in the mouth heal better than untreated wounds.
Atopic Dermatitis in Horses
Learn how to treat this skin condition in show horses without inadvertently breaking drug rules.
Florida Horse Confirmed Positive for EEE
The Columbia County mare is deceased.
The Donkey Sanctuary Announces New Chair
Prof. Paul Lunn, dean of the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool, has an interest in infectious diseases affecting working equids in low-income countries.
University of Kentucky Announces Racehorse Injury Study
Industry partners have joined with UK on research that could help vets detect injuries before they become career- or life-ending.
2 Confirmed Cases of Neurologic EHV-1 in Oregon
Both Deschutes County horses had recently attended shows at the Oregon Horse Center.
University of Pennsylvania Patient Tests Positive for EHM
The horse, which is housed at the university’s Moran Facility, is currently isolated under quarantine.
New Advancements in Diagnosing Equine Neurologic Disease
From imaging to diagnostic tests, vets have many ways to help horses with EPM, wobbler syndrome, and spinal cord injuries.
