Latest News – The Horse

Georgia Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lived in Wayne County.

Case Study: Osteochondritis Dissecans in a Warmblood Foal
Find out how a colt with persistently puffy hocks but no lameness was diagnosed with and treated for a medial malleolus lesion.

Horse Heel Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment
Read about common heel conditions in horses and how to address them.

Tips for Getting Horses to Eat Medications
Do you struggle to get pills into your horse? A nutritionist offers advice and some precautions.

What Type of Colic Is It?
Learn about 14 types of colic, or abdominal pain, in horses and their prognoses.

Ontario Mare Positive for WNV
The mare lives in Middlesex County.

Oklahoma Colt Positive for WNV
The colt lives in Pittsburg County.

3 Horses Test Positive for EIA in Saskatchewan
The cases are located in Meadow Lake No. 588.

Should I Close My Horse Barn Doors During Winter?
Is it better to leave your barn doors and windows open during winter or close them? Will your horses be healthier living outside during winter? Two experts explain.

Will Coaxing a Nervous Horse Reinforce Her Nervous Behavior?
Some people believe scratching a tense horse will reinforce her fearful behavior. Read what an equine behavior expert says.

Can Horses Eat Pumpkin?
Do you want a festive fall treat for your horse? Find out if pumpkin is a safe choice.

Ontario Pony Euthanized After Contracting EEE
The pony lived in Haldimand County.

Kentucky Saddlebred Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Lewis County.

3 Oklahoma Horses Positive for WNV
The horses are located in Texas, Oklahoma, and Okmulgee counties.

Ontario Gelding Positive for WNV
The horse lived in Hastings County.

Q&A With a Volunteer FEI Steward
How does an FEI steward secure equine welfare at the highest levels of the sport? We caught up with one to find out.