Latest News – The Horse

Can an Obese Horse Lose Weight Too Fast?
Rapid weight loss can lead to hyperlipemia, a serious and sometimes fatal condition.

Unvaccinated Indiana Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in LaGrange County.

2 Ontario Mares Test Positive for WNV
The horses live in Dufferin County.

The Value of Hoof Radiographs
A veterinarian explains why hoof radiographs are important, how to use them, and what role they play in helping your horse feel and move better.

23rd Ontario Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Lanark County.

New York Mare Positive for EEE
The mare lives in Jefferson County.

Equine Osteoarthritis: Early Interventions
Detecting and managing osteoarthritis in its early stages can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound, comfortable, and happy in his job for years to come.

7th Equine WNV Case Confirmed in California
The horse lives in Tehama County.

Managing Overweight Performance Horses
Find out what health conditions overweight horses might be more likely to develop and how you can help your horse safely lose weight to improve his performance.

Recognizing and Managing Overweight Horses
Discover how nutritionists took three horses from fat to fabulous.

Allergens and Imported Horses
Dr. Susan White answers a listener question about whether her imported horse could be allergic to environmental factors unique to the United States.

Alternatives to Soaking Hay for Horses With Metabolic Problems
An equine nutritionist offers alternatives to soaking hay for horses that live in subfreezing climates during winter.

2 EIA Cases Confirmed in Canada
The cases are located in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

2 Texas Horses Positive for EIA
The horses lived in Wise and Moore counties and were euthanized.

Pennsylvania Horse Positive for WNV
The case is located in Washington County.

Tennessee Filly Positive for EEE
The filly lived in Madison County and was euthanized.