Latest News – The Horse
Colorado Reports First WNV Cases in 2019
Three horses in separate counties confirmed positive for West Nile virus.
California Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
Officials have reported Madera County’s first and the state’s fifth confirmed equine WNV case for 2019.
TheraPlate Might Help Minimize Muscle Loss in Horses on Stall Rest
Because research into vortex wave circulation therapy is new, one researcher sought to understand how it might be helping horses, and she produced measurable results.
Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis Confirmed in Ohio Horse
The unvaccinated Ashtabula County horse succumbed to the deadly EEE virus.
Transport and Exercise’s Effects on Horses’ Microflora
Stress not only leads to stereotypical behaviors and high cortisol (stress hormone) levels but also disrupts the horse’s gastrointestinal (GI) system and microbiome.
Two Indiana Horses Confirmed With Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Both Elkhart County horses were euthanized.
8 Facts About Circadian and Circannual Rhythms in Horses
Daylight cycles influence physiology and behavior rhythms. And, as an Irish researcher recently reported, understanding how horses respond to these cycles can help you better manage your animals.
The Return of Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses
Horse owners in the southwestern and western U.S. should be aware of the current VS outbreak situation and implement aggressive vector mitigation and biosecurity strategies to protect their horses.
Michigan Horse Confirmed With EEE
The 15-year-old unvaccinated mare was confirmed positive for EEE on Aug. 28 and euthanized after showing clinical signs beginning Aug. 18.
Florida Confirms 26th Equine EEE Case
The diagnosis marks Putnam County’s second positive Eastern equine encephalomyelitis case for 2019.
Does the Moon Phase Affect Horses’ Colic Risk?
Studies have shown a lunar influence on humans and animals, from fertility levels to hormone fluctuations to immune response. More research into its effect on equine colic, however, needs to be done to make a strong association.
Another Michigan Horse Confirmed With EEE
The unvaccinated 12-year-old Quarter Horse mare presented on Aug. 13 with ataxia, fever, head-pressing, and tremors and died from the disease on Aug. 14.
EIA Detected in Mississippi Horse
This is the state’s first equine infectious anemia-positive horse in 2019.
USDA Confirms 43 New Premises for Vesicular Stomatitis
Here’s your update on confirmed positive and suspect states and counties.
Hurricane Dorian: Florida Suspends Animal Movement Requirements
The temporary suspension of paperwork required for intrastate animal movement will help facilitate evacuation of horses and other animals.
Picky Eater? Add Anise Flavoring to Your Horse’s Feed
A researcher tested common oil-based palatants to find out which horses liked best. Here are her results.
