Latest News – The Horse
Horse Hydration: Your Questions Answered
We consulted two equine nutritionists to answer your burning questions about horse hydration. Here’s what you need to know.
Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Grant County.
Georgia Horse Positive for EEE
A horse in Richmond County is positive for EEE.
New York Horse Positive for EEE
A horse in Franklin County was euthanized after contracting EEE.
Michigan Mare Positive for Strangles
A horse in Lapeer County is positive for strangles, and eight additional cases are suspected.
Minnesota Horse Positive for WNV
A yearling colt in Kandiyohi County is recovering from West Nile virus.
WNV Confirmed in Ontario Mare
A horse in the City of Kawartha Lakes died after contracting West Nile virus.
Amorphous Silicate Dressing Reduces Proud Flesh in Lower Limb Wounds in Horses
Researchers have determined this wound dressing might help encourage better wound healing and reduce proud flesh formation.
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) in Horses
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is a progressive and potentially fatal neurologic disease in horses caused by protozoal microorganisms, most commonly S. neurona. Sponsored by Marquis.
WNV Confirmed in Wisconsin Mare
A Friesian in Dunn County is positive for West Nile virus.
Florida Warmblood Positive for Rabies
A horse in Marion County was euthanized after contracting rabies.
Ontario Yearling Positive for EEE
A yearling in Lanark County was euthanized after contracting EEE.
North Carolina Horse Positive for EEE
A horse in Cumberland County was confirmed positive for EEE.
Washington Horse Positive for Strangles
A horse in Spokane County is positive for strangles, and three additional cases are suspected.
Psyllium for Horses in Sandy Areas
Horses living in areas with sandy soil are at a greater risk of sand colic and impactions. An equine nutritionist offers advice on mitigating this risk.
Alberta Horse Positive for EIA
A horse in Lacombe County is positive for EIA and is not showing clinical signs.
