Latest News – The Horse

Supplements for PPID Horses
Find out what supplements might be beneficial for horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction and other metabolic problems.

Ontario Foal Tests Positive for Strangles
The foal lives in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry.

4 Quarter Horses Test Positive for EIA in Colorado
The cases are located at a training facility in Weld County.

Vitamins and Minerals for Equine Immune Support
Dr. Frank Andrews explains how vitamin E and selenium could help support your horse’s immune system.

Florida Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Santa Rosa County.

2 Texas Horses Test Positive for EIA
The horses lived in Wilson and Fort Bend counties.

Washington Horse Tests Positive for EHV-4
The horse lives in Kitsap County.

Why Are Horses Frisky When It’s Cold?
Why do horses act “fresh” when it’s cold outside? An equine behaviorist investigates.

Positive Reinforcement in Practice
By focusing on positive training tools, veterinarians can help horses see health interventions as less threatening.

Finding a High-Quality Equine Supplement
Here’s how you can determine if an equine supplement is high quality and research-backed.

2 Arizona Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
The cases are located in Pinal County.

Wisconsin Horse Euthanized After Contracting EHV-1
The horse lived in Waukesha County and had no recent travel history.

3 Texas Horses Test Positive for EIA
The cases are located in Wichita County.

Alberta Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The case is located in Westlock County.

Preparing Orthobiologics for Equine Injections
How vets prepare equine orthobiologics—and the horse they collect from—can shape the final product, making technique and timing critical for success.

Know the Difference: Pioneer, Generic, & Compounded Equine Drugs
Understanding how these drug categories are regulated can give horse owners greater confidence in the safety, efficacy, and reliability of the medications their veterinarians prescribe.



