Latest News – The Horse

Maine Horse Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Piscataquis County and is deceased.

Florida Foal Positive for Strangles
The foal lives in Lake County.

Kentucky Colt Tests Positive for WNV
The colt lives in Adair County.

New York Horse Positive for EEE
The horse lived in St. Lawrence County and was unvaccinated.

WNV in Two Idaho Horses
The horses reside in Bannock and Owyhee counties.

Kentucky Horse Positive for WNV
The horse resides in Graves County and is unvaccinated.

Is My Horse Predisposed to Hyperinsulinemia-Associated Laminitis?
Learn why some horses are more likely to develop EMS and associated laminitis and how to tell if your horse is at risk.

West Nile Virus in U.S. Horses
West Nile virus has infected more than 29,000 U.S. horses since 1999. Learn about the disease and how to protect your horses in this updated interactive feature.

How Does Long-Term NSAID Use Affect the Horse’s Gut Microbiome?
Dr. Robert Jacobs describes the potential effects of long-term NSAID use on the horse’s gut microbiome.

Can I Feed My Horse Unsoaked Alfalfa Pellets?
Certain groups of horses can benefit from eating soaked alfalfa pellets, which are the finely chopped and compressed form of the nutrient-dense legume.

WNV in Two Utah Horses
The cases are located in Weber and Cache counties.

Two Ontario Horses Positive for EEE
The horses lived in Lanark County and were euthanized.

WNV in Two Washington Horses
The cases are located in Grant and Benton counties.

North Carolina Horse Positive for EEE
The case is located in Robeson County.

Indiana Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lived in Elkhart County and was euthanized.

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



