Latest News – The Horse
Oklahoma Horse Confirmed With WNV
The gelding was unvaccinated against West Nile virus.
Ohio Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza and EHV-4
The 2-year-old Quarter Horse had recently returned from a show in Fort Worth, Texas.
WNV Claims a Minnesota Colt
The affected horse was unvaccinated against the mosquito-borne disease.
WNV Confirmed in Ontario Horse
The unvaccinated gelding is reportedly recovering.
Two Michigan Horses Euthanized Due to EEE
The horses were from different counties. One was unvaccinated for EEE; one’s vaccination status is unknown.
Oregon Pony Euthanized Due to WNV
The affected filly was unvaccinated against West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes.
Wisconsin Confirms Horse With EEE
The positive test marks the state’s sixth confirmed equine case in 2021, and the county’s first.
Oklahoma Horse Tests Positive for EIA
Four more horses were exposed.
Two New York Horses Recovering From WNV
Neither horse was vaccinated against the mosquito-borne disease.
California Confirms 12th Equine WNV Case
The colt is reported as alive and recovering.
Virginia Confirms Horse With EEE
The affected horse resided at a private facility in Dinwiddie County.
Arkansas Horse Confirmed With EEE
The horse is located on a Chicot County farm.
‘Scratches’-Afflicted Skin Has Microbiota Upset, More Staph
Researchers found areas with equine pastern dermatitis had less bacterial diversity and more Staphylococcaceae than healthy skin.
How Can I Tell if My Horse is in Pain?
A veterinarian and equine behavior expert describes signs your horse’s behavior might be related to pain.
Alfalfa Likely Improves Equine Energy Efficiency
Researchers compared feeding horses alfalfa and smooth bromegrass. They found alfalfa makes the hindgut more acidic but increases volatile fatty acid production.
Chronic Pain Management in the Geriatric Horse
Older horses are more likely to suffer from chronic, pain-causing conditions but less likely to receive veterinary care than nongeriatric horses.
