Latest News – The Horse
New Jersey Confirms Its First Equine EEE Case
Officials recommend vaccinating livestock after detecting Eastern equine encephalomyelitis in Atlantic County mosquitoes.
Five Wisconsin Horses in Four Counties Die of EEE
All of the horses lacked proper vaccination against the Eastern equine encephalomyelitis.
EEE Confirmed in Three Horses in Separate Michigan Counties
All three affected horses have been euthanized.
Kentucky Confirms Its First Equine Case of WNV for 2020
The affected horse is reported as recovering.
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Wanes Nationwide
Kansas and Missouri are the only remaining states with VSV-quarantined premises.
Vitamin E Might Provide Support For Horses in Stressful Situations
Vitamin E serves as one of the body’s most potent antioxidants, protecting various cells—including those of the immune system—from the harmful effects of free radicals.
NW Equine Performance’s Smoke Inhalation Recommendations
An Oregon-based sports medicine practice offers advice for horse owners dealing with hazardous and unhealthy air quality.
California Confirms Its 11th Equine WNV Case
Seven of the state’s 11 equine West Nile virus cases in 2020 have occurred in unvaccinated horses.
Sesamoid Injuries in Horses: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Sesamoid injuries in horses can be difficult to repair and even catastrophic; here’s what can go wrong and how to prevent it from happening.
Horse Time 2020 Contest: Editors’ Picks
Readers submitted photos showing how they haven’t let 2020 or the COVID-19 pandemic get in the way of quality time spent with their horses.
Keeping Equine Preventive Care Organized
Here’s how farm managers responsible for large numbers of horses can ensure they stay up to date on vaccines, deworming, and more.
Maryland Horse Euthanized Due to Rabies
Health departments in multiple Virginia and Maryland counties are tracing humans and horses that were potentially exposed.
Five More Michigan Horses Test Positive for EEE
The state’s tally of equines confirmed with EEE now numbers 18.
Florida Horse Contracts WNV
The case is the state’s eighth equine West Nile virus case for 2020.
10 Barn Fire and Wildfire Resources from TheHorse.com
Fire remains a threat to equine operations worldwide. Learn how to protect yours from barn and wildfires.
Bringing Your Horse Home
Before you bring a horse home, there’s a host of things to prepare and much to consider. Our sources share their recommendations for owners making the transition to at-home horse care.
