Latest News – The Horse

Strangles Case Confirmed in Santa Rosa County, Florida
Four additional horses at the private facility have been exposed.

My Vet Rocks: Celebrate The Horse Doctor in Your Life
AAEP invites horse owners to submit one-minute videos by July 31 recognizing exceptional equine veterinarians through the 2026 My Vet Rocks campaign.

Feeding Horses: Understanding Electrolytes
Host Stephanie Ruff talks with Michael Lindinger, PhD, about the importance of electrolyte balance in horses. Sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition.

What to Know Before Choosing a Respiratory Supplement for Your Horse
Respiratory support starts with air quality, forage management, and veterinary guidance. Supplements can play a useful role but work best as one part of the plan.

A Whole-Horse Approach to Equine Joint Therapies
Effective joint therapy involves matching treatment to the horse, the diagnosis, and underlying health risks.

Strangles Confirmed at Idaho Boarding Facility
The facility is located in Ada County.

Figuring Out Limb Fractures in Horses
Learn about the types of fractures seen in equine athletes and how veterinarians handle them.

Testing and Supplementing Vitamin E in Horses
Before adding vitamin E to your horse’s diet, find out why veterinarians recommend testing blood levels and how to supplement appropriately.

4 Equine Strangles Cases Identified in Wisconsin
The cases are located in Marathon, Waupaca, Brown, and Outagamie counties.

New Vesicular Stomatitis Cases Confirmed at 2 Colorado Equine Premises
The premises are located in Archuleta and La Plata counties.

1 Confirmed, 5 Suspected Strangles Cases in Washington
The confirmed case is located in King County.

What to Expect from an Equine Chiropractic Appointment
How to prepare for your horse’s chiropractic adjustment and what to do after it’s complete.

Handling Acute Hives in Horses
Find out how a dermatology expert manages acute hives outbreaks in horses with and without metabolic conditions and works to identify the trigger.

Wisconsin Mare Confirmed Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in St. Croix County.

2 Washington Horses Test Positive for EIA
The horses lived in Okanogan County and were euthanized.

Plant Structure, Pasture Sugars, and Safer Grazing Practices
Choose safer times of day and grasses for your horses’ turnout while safeguarding their feet from laminitis.



