Latest News – The Horse
Large Strongyle S. vulgaris Still a Risk for U.S. Horses
While largely considered eradicated in domestic horses, researchers found that most feral horses tested positive for the internal parasite.
Five Michigan Horses Die of EEE
All five horses, from three widespread counties, were unvaccinated.
Oklahoma Officials Lift Delaware County EIA Quarantine
Sixty-day retest of exposed horses yielded negative results.
Ohio Confirms its Fourth Equine Case of EEE of 2019
The affected horse is Portage County’s second equine EEE case of the year.
Florida Issues Advisory After Equine WNV, EEE Diagnoses
Affected horses resided in northeast Florida (Clay and St. Johns counties) and central-west Florida (Citrus County).
How Might Neck Arthritis Affect Horses’ Gaits?
French researchers found horses with simulated C6-C7 nerve compression had shortened strides, tightened gaits, and a general lack of shoulder tone.
EHM Confirmed in Long Island, New York, Horse
NYSDAM instituted an official quarantine after a gelding exhibited neurologic signs due to equine herpesvirus.
Florida Horse Tests Positive for Both WNV and EEE
This is the state’s fifth equine West Nile virus and 27th EEE case of the year.
USDA Confirms 29 New VSV-Affected Premises Since Sept. 26
Four states have newly confirmed positive or suspect premises.
Michigan Confirms Additional Horses With EEE, WNV
Mosquito abatement continues in an effort to stem the potentially fatal diseases in both humans and animals.
Unsung Trace Mineral Heroes
While copper, zinc, iron, and selenium get a lot of attention in equine diets, manganese, iodine, and cobalt are also important for horse health.
Colorado’s Equine WNV Cases Now Number 10
Horses in eight counties are reportedly affected.
California Confirms 14th Equine WNV Case in 2019
The affected horse is Sacramento County’s first case of the year.
California Horse Tests Positive for Neurologic Equine Herpesvirus
CDFA recommends vigilance for potentially exposed horses.
Fall Feeding Tips for Horses
As autumn approaches, consider whether you need to make changes to your horse’s diet in preparation for winter.
Hay for Horse Health
Horses with conditions such as muscle or metabolic disease might have special hay needs to stay healthy.
