Latest News – The Horse

Equine Rhinitis Virus Reported in Oregon
One horse in Josephine County is sick.

Florida Horse Euthanized After Contracting EEE
This is Florida’s seventh confirmed EEE case of 2026.

Florida Reports 23rd Strangles Case of 2026
One horse in Marion County has tested positive, and 17 horses have been exposed.

Dr. Martine van Zijll Langhout to Deliver 2026 AAEP Keynote
Dr. Martine van Zijll Langhout will discuss lessons learned as an African wilderness vet during the AAEP keynote presentation.

Caring for Minis, Donkeys, and Mules
Read about the unique nutritional and management needs of these equids.

Addressing Dental Issues in Horses
Learn why an annual veterinary dental examination is the foundation for good oral hygiene.

Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in Colorado and Utah
Four horses have tested positive for the disease.

2 Oregon Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The cases are located in Crook County.

Seasonal Horse Hoof Health Challenges
As the seasons change, so do the strategies we use to manage horses’ hooves.

EEE Cases Confirmed in Wisconsin and Michigan
Two horses were euthanized.

2 Florida Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Levy and Highlands counties.

Undervaccinated Florida Gelding Contracts EEE and WNV
The Quarter Horse lived in Indian River County and was euthanized after testing positive for Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus.

Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in Oregon, Ontario, and Utah
Four horses have tested positive for the disease.

Ontario Foal Contracts Strangles
The foal lives in Grey County.

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

Feeding Freshly Baled Hay to Metabolic Horses
When can you safely feed freshly baled hay? Find out how curing and harvest timing can affect hay safety for metabolic horses.



