Latest News – The Horse
Has Your Horse Been Exposed to a Parasite That Causes EPM?
Your horse might have been exposed to EPM’s causative parasites. Make sure you’re aware of this debilitating disease’s subtle signs so you can promptly contact your veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment.
Can Wildfire Ash Make Pastures Unsafe for Horses to Eat?
Horse owners are rightfully concerned about their horses’ lung health after wildfire smoke exposure. But can the smoke and ash also affect their pastures and forage?
Study: Arabian DNA Reveals Diversity, Other Breed Influences
Some of the Arabians in a far-reaching genomic study had as much as 62% of their DNA coming from Thoroughbreds.
EEE Claims Another Florida Equine
The deceased 8-year-old pony was unvaccinated.
Three Louisiana Horses Test Positive for EEE
The state’s agriculture commissioner stresses the importance of owners vaccinating their horses.
New Jersey Confirms Its First Equine EEE Case
Officials recommend vaccinating livestock after detecting Eastern equine encephalomyelitis in Atlantic County mosquitoes.
Five Wisconsin Horses in Four Counties Die of EEE
All of the horses lacked proper vaccination against the Eastern equine encephalomyelitis.
EEE Confirmed in Three Horses in Separate Michigan Counties
All three affected horses have been euthanized.
Kentucky Confirms Its First Equine Case of WNV for 2020
The affected horse is reported as recovering.
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Wanes Nationwide
Kansas and Missouri are the only remaining states with VSV-quarantined premises.
Vitamin E Might Provide Support For Horses in Stressful Situations
Vitamin E serves as one of the body’s most potent antioxidants, protecting various cells—including those of the immune system—from the harmful effects of free radicals.
NW Equine Performance’s Smoke Inhalation Recommendations
An Oregon-based sports medicine practice offers advice for horse owners dealing with hazardous and unhealthy air quality.
California Confirms Its 11th Equine WNV Case
Seven of the state’s 11 equine West Nile virus cases in 2020 have occurred in unvaccinated horses.
Sesamoid Injuries in Horses: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Sesamoid injuries in horses can be difficult to repair and even catastrophic; here’s what can go wrong and how to prevent it from happening.
Horse Time 2020 Contest: Editors’ Picks
Readers submitted photos showing how they haven’t let 2020 or the COVID-19 pandemic get in the way of quality time spent with their horses.
Keeping Equine Preventive Care Organized
Here’s how farm managers responsible for large numbers of horses can ensure they stay up to date on vaccines, deworming, and more.
