Latest News – The Horse
Manage PPID By Monitoring Treatment Response
Horses with equine Cushing’s disease need regular assessments to determine their response to pergolide and adjust dosing as needed.
Documentary on Ridden Horse Pain Behaviors Released
The film, featuring renowned equine orthopedics expert Dr. Sue Dyson, is available for free.
Equine PPID Testing Considerations
Factors to consider when making an equine Cushing’s disease diagnosis, including testing methods, time of year, and more.
EIA-Positive Horse in Alberta
The horse resided in Leduc County and was euthanized. The CFIA is investigating other potential cases.
Kentucky Horse Positive for WNV
The horse resides in Marshall County and is unvaccinated.
What Horses Are Likely To Be Insulin Resistant?
A veterinarian says both age and breed can affect a horse’s predisposition to insulin resistance.
10th West Nile Virus Case in California
An unvaccinated Quarter Horse in Nevada County tested positive for WNV.
Michigan Quarter Horse Positive for Strangles
Two horses were exposed and one horse tested positive for strangles in Lake County.
Colorado Horse Positive for West Nile Virus
The horse resides at a private facility in Larimer County.
What Does It Mean When a Horse Is Insulin Resistant?
Insulin moves glucose from the blood into muscle and other tissue, but sometimes the process doesn’t go smoothly.
Indiana Mare With Eastern Equine Encephalitis Deceased
A second horse on the LaGrange County property presenting with similar signs has also died.
Dr. Charlotte Kin Named AAEP’s Good Works Recipient
The American Association of Equine Practitioners names the Oklahoma veterinarian as the August honoree.
Wisconsin Weanling Positive for WNV
The Quarter Horse filly resides in Monroe County.
Quebec Horse Positive for Respiratory EHV
The facility where the Quarter Horse mare resides is under voluntary quarantine.
Pennsylvania Horse Diagnosed With Strangles
Thirty-eight horses at the Montgomery County farm have potentially been exposed.
Unvaccinated Thoroughbred Gelding Dies After Contracting WNV
The horse lived in Greene County, Ohio.
