Latest News – The Horse

Managing Stallions for Live Cover Breeding
An expert explains how veterinarians can reduce stallion-related causes of equine reproductive failure.

10 Virginia Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
The cases are located in Louisa County.

Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed at Arizona Equine Premises
The new positive premises is located in Yavapai County.

Aging Metabolic Horses—What Do They Need?
Experts share best practices for feeding and managing aging metabolic horses.

Equine Strangles Case Confirmed in Virginia
A Morgan mare in Loudon County has tested positive for the disease.

Maryland Oldenburg Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Washington County.

Using Gram Stains to Guide Endometritis Treatment in Broodmares
Combining Gram staining and cytology gives veterinarians faster insight into uterine infections and helps reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.

What Does a Lame Horse Feel Like?
Do you suspect your horse is lame? Here we’ll show you how to fine-tune your riding senses to recognize lameness when you’re on your horse.

California Horse Euthanized After Contracting EHM
The horse lived in Santa Barbara County.

Equine Influenza Case Confirmed at Washington Training Facility
The case is located in Snohomish County.

Michigan Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Macomb County, where three horses have been exposed.

The Abscess Ruptured, But My Horse is Still Lame. Now What?
Follow these steps when your horse has an abscess that lingers beyond typical treatment times.

Factors That Affect Your Horse’s Back Function
Conformation, saddle fit, rider body weight, and training practices can all influence function—and dysfunction—in your horse’s topline.

How Diet Affects Equine Gut Health
Discover what scientists are learning about this dynamic area of research and how we can use it to promote equine health.

Ohio Horse Contracts EHV-1
The horse lives in Ashtabula County, where 11 horses have been exposed.

Alberta Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The horse lives in Bonnyville No. 87 and participates in rodeo events.



