Latest News – The Horse

Utah Mare Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Utah County.

How Does Arena Footing Affect Equine Athlete Longevity?
An equine sports medicine specialist shares how footing can impact soundness and offers footing selection advice.

11 Equine Lameness Prevention Tips
Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.

Ontario Horse Dies After Contracting WNV
The horse lived in Lambton County.

Genomic Catalog Offers Answers About Genetic Diversity in Thoroughbreds
Researchers are developing this tool to learn about the level of inbreeding in contemporary Thoroughbreds and help guide management and breeding practices.

Everything You Need to Know About Laminitis in Horses
Learn about the causes and clinical signs of laminitis in horses, and what researchers say about how to manage and prevent it.

Wisconsin Standardbred Mare Tests Positive for WNV
The mare lives in Green Lake County.

2 Ontario Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Oxford and Simcoe counties.

Unvaccinated Ontario Gelding Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lived in the District of Sudbury and was euthanized.

Ontario Mare Euthanized After Contracting EEE
The mare lived in Hastings County.

Managing Horse Wounds to Prevent Scarring
A reader says wounds on her horse’s legs scar during healing. A veterinarian offers advice on how to help horses’ wounds heal with a good cosmetic outcome.

Financial Constraints and Equine Euthanasia
Are you considering euthanizing your horse for financial reasons? An equine veterinarian shares factors to consider.

Minnesota Colt Dies After Contracting WNV
The colt lived in Todd County.

New Jersey Gelding Contracts EEE
The horse lived in Salem County and was euthanized.

Shoeing Horses For Their Riding Discipline
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.

2 Maine Horses Test Positive for EEE
The horses lived in Penobscot County.