Latest News – The Horse
Five Texas Horses Confirmed With EIA
The affected horses resided in Dallas and Kaufman counties.
Guttural Pouch Mycosis in Horses
Guttural pouch mycosis (GPM) is a potentially life-threatening disease that may initially present as a simple nosebleed (epistaxis) or even poor performance in an equine athlete.
EEE Confirmed in Tennessee Horse
All other horses on the premises received preventive vaccination after the diagnosis.
Utah Confirms its First Case of Neurologic EHV of 2019
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has enacted an official quarantine.
Building the Horse Industry One Trailer Ride at a Time
There is satisfaction in being able to share resources and skills within an industry you love. A horse owner shares suggestions on how to lend a helping hand within your equestrian community.
Ohio Horse Confirmed With EEE
A third Ashtabula County horse has succumbed to the mosquito-borne disease.
Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome Gene Occurrence in Brazil
Researchers found that the WFFS gene occurs as frequently in Brazil as it does in the U.S. and Germany, and breeders and vets might need to consider the gene in breeding programs with mares that have increased pregnancy losses.
Equine Coronavirus: A Quick Rundown
Equine coronavirus is a relatively new discovery in equine medicine. Here’s what you need to know about this pathogen.
Washington State Vet Confirms Horse With West Nile Virus
The horse is reported as affected and alive.
EEE Strikes Three More Michigan Horses
Allegan joins the list of Michigan counties affected with equine cases.
The Science of Rehoming Horses
British researchers found sport horses and those with higher adoption fees found homes most quickly.
2019 AAEP Convention Preview From The Horse
Get an early look at the American Association of Equine Practitioner’s 65th Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado.
California Officials Diagnose 15th Horse With WNV
The diagnosis marks Tuolumne County’s first case for 2019.
Florida Gelding Tests Positive for WNV
Lake County’s first case brings the state’s equine case total to eight.
Second Kentucky Horse Confirmed With West Nile Virus
The young Powell County horse succumbed to the mosquito-borne disease.
Bone Spur Prognosis
Our gelding’s broken hock has healed with what the veterinarian calls bone spurs. He believes the spurs could be rubbing against our gelding’s tendon, causing pain. What is the long-term prognosis for injuries such as these?
