Latest News – The Horse
WNV Confirmed in Palm Beach County, Florida, Horse
The case marks Florida’s seventh case for 2020. The undervaccinated gelding is reported as recovering.
EHV-4 Quarantine Released in California’s Imperial County
The last horse confirmed positive with equine herpesvirus-4 tested negative after 14 days.
California Officials Confirm Sixth WNV Case of 2020
The case marks Riverside County’s second confirmed equine with West Nile virus.
Ontario Canada Pony Confirmed With EEE
The affected pony was euthanized.
At A Glance: Equine Joint Health
Preserving your horses’ joint health will optimize their athletic careers and keep them comfortable as they age. Sponsored by Hyaluronex Joint.
Equine Innovators: Racetrack Surfaces With Dr. Mick Peterson
Learn about the science behind creating safe racing surfaces from Mick Peterson, PhD, director of the University of Kentucky’s Racetrack Safety Program.
Product Review: iFeed Naturally
These automatic feeders reduce chore time and ensure horses get measured, frequent meals. They are also backed by research.
Copper in Horse Diets: What Does it Do?
Copper is involved energy production, iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, central nervous system function, and melanin production. Is your horse getting enough? If you only feed forage, probably not.
Broodmare Nutrition: Preparing for Fall and Winter
Mares in good body condition have a reservoir of stored fat that can be used during cold winter weather.
Six Oklahoma Premises Released From VSV Quarantine
Craig is the state’s lone county with a VSV-quarantined premises.
Seven VSV-Infected Premises Released From Quarantine in Missouri
The Missouri vesicular stomatitis outbreak began on July 13.
New Kansas Premises Identified With Vesicular Stomatitis
The state’s VSV-infected and suspect premises have dropped to seven.
Enter The Horse’s ‘Horse Time 2020’ Contest
Show us how you haven’t let 2020 or the pandemic get in the way of time well-spent with your horse and enter to win a prize pack from Crypto Aero Wholefood Horse Feed.
EEE Confirmed in Three Michigan Counties
A second Clare County horse suspected to have the disease also died.
Three Washington Horses Confirmed With Equine Influenza
Seven additional Whitman County horses are suspected as positive.
Fifth Case of WNV Confirmed in California for 2020
All five horses resided in different counties. Three of the five were unvaccinated, and two had unknown vaccination histories.
