Latest News – The Horse
Unvaccinated Colorado Mare Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Douglas County.
Ontario Stallion Tests Positive for EEE
The stallion lived in Hastings County and was euthanized.
Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Crockett County and was euthanized.
43 Florida Horses Confirmed Positive for CEM
Forty-three cases of CEM have been confirmed in Orange County since May.
Understanding Autumn Laminitis in Horses
Yes, spring brings an increased risk of endocrinopathic laminitis for susceptible horses—but so does autumn. Here’s why.
New York Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
The unvaccinated gelding lives in Jefferson County.
EEE Confirmed in New York Horse
The mare lived in Saratoga County and has been euthanized.
Ontario Sees 17th Equine Case of EEE
The Quarter Horse gelding in Lambton County is recovering.
5th New Mexico Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The horse lived in Dora Ana County and has been euthanized.
Why Are Horses Frisky When It’s Cold?
Why do horses act “fresh” when it’s cold outside? An equine behaviorist investigates.
Can I Maintain My Semiretired Horse on an NSAID?
A horse owner asks if Bute or firocoxib is better for her older performance horse. The answer? Maybe neither.
Complete Feeds vs. Ration Balancers: What’s the Difference?
One’s designed to be the horse’s whole diet, while the other is meant to complement his forage ration. Which is best for your horse?
How to Handle Horse Trailering Emergencies
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—in a horse transport incident can mean the difference between a positive outcome and tragic ending.
Rodeo Horse in Utah Positive for WNV
The Quarter Horse mare in Tooele County is recovering.
Strangles Confirmed in Ontario Horse
Five other horses at the Renfrew County boarding facility are suspected positive.
Wisconsin Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The Standardbred gelding resided in Clark County.
