Latest News – The Horse

3rd Case of Equine WNV Reported in Ontario
The draft gelding from the Regional Municipality of Durham was euthanized.

Pigeon Fever Confirmed in Wyoming Horse
The private facility in Albany County is under voluntary quarantine.

Florida Sees First Equine WNV Case of 2026
The horse in Suwannee County has been euthanized.

Michigan Horse Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
The Quarter Horse filly in Roscommon County was euthanized.

Types of Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Not all ulcers are the same, and veterinarians must use gastroscopy to definitively diagnose them. Find out how and why veterinarians grade gastric ulcers. Sponsored by Endoscopy Support Services.

Strangles Case Confirmed at Wisconsin Boarding Facility
The case is located in Dane County.

New York Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Delaware County.

20 Strangles Cases Confirmed at Private Washington Facility
The outbreak is located in King County.

8 New Equine WNV Cases Confirmed
The cases are located in Montana, Wisconsin, Colorado, Utah, and California.

Forage-Focused Diets for Young Horses
When switching your horse to a forage-focused diet, first obtain a hay analysis and choose a ration balancer that fills the nutritional gaps.

Senior Horse Feed and Fiber
An equine nutritionist explains why senior feeds are high in fiber and why that’s good for your older horses.

Is Your Horse Getting Enough Sleep?
What is good-quality sleep, and how much do horses need? Researchers offer advice on helping horses get enough sleep.

How Can I Get My Picky-Eater Sport Horse to Consume Enough Calories?
Get advice on encouraging a hard-keeper to eat more. The first step? Rule out health problems.

North Dakota Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The case is located in Mountrail County.

Wisconsin Warmblood Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Marathon County.

Antioxidants and Equine Joints: What the Science Says
Researchers caution that more studies are needed to fully understand the effects of antioxidants on equine joint health. Here’s what they know now.


