Latest News – The Horse
2 Alberta Horses Test Positive for WNV
The horses live in Foothills and Rocky View counties.
Vaccinated Indiana Horse Contracts WNV
The horse lives in Henry County.
2 Michigan Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in St. Clair and Shiawassee counties.
Unvaccinated Ohio Gelding Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Highland County.
Caring for the Horse’s Liver: What to Know About Hepatitis Viruses
Equine hepatitis viruses EqHV and EqPV-H can cause chronic or acute liver disease in horses. Early diagnosis, biosecurity, and prevention are key.
Michigan Horse Euthanized After Contracting WNV
The horse lived in Sanilac County and was unvaccinated.
Equine Innovators: Rethinking Parasite Control for Today’s Horses
Dr. Martin Nielsen explains how testing and strategic deworming programs support effective parasite control and protect horses’ long-term health.
2 Kentucky Horses Test Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Hopkins and Boyle counties.
Evaluating the Role of Stress Biomarkers in Predicting Equine Gastric Ulcers
Here’s what researchers know about the role biomarkers might play in predicting and monitoring equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
Unvaccinated Ontario Mare Contracts WNV
The mare lives in the District of Sudbury.
Maryland Arabian Gelding Contracts WNV
The horse lives in Carroll County.
Maryland Warmblood Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Montgomery County.
Poor Air Quality and Lung Damage in Horses
One expert explains how exposure to dust can negatively affect equine respiratory health and how owners can reduce their horses’ risk.
Strangles Case Confirmed at Rhode Island Boarding Facility
A Friesian gelding in Providence County, Rhode Island, has tested positive for strangles.
California Warmblood Stallion Tests Positive for WNV
A Dutch Warmblood stallion in Yolo County has tested positive for West Nile virus. This is California’s fourth confirmed equine WNV case in 2025.
Virginia Quarter Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Orange County.
