Latest News – The Horse
Maine Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Somerset County and was euthanized.
2 Indiana Horses Test Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Elkhart and LaGrange counties.
Unvaccinated Michigan Pony Tests Positive for EEE
The horse lives in Cass County and has recovered.
Ontario Mare Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in Wellington County.
How Do I Feed an Underweight, Picky Horse?
An owner asks for help feeding her mare who needs to gain weight but is proving to be a picky eater. An equine nutritionist shares some advice.
Maintaining Your Horse’s Body Condition During Winter
Learn how to use high-quality forage, water, and fat to help your horse maintain a healthy body condition score in colder weather.
Utah Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Lehi County.
4 New Hampshire Horses Test Positive for EEE
The New Hampshire State Veterinarian has confirmed four cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in the state.
Unvaccinated New York Gelding Contracts WNV
The horse lived in St. Lawrence County and is deceased.
2 Texas Horses Test Positive for EIA
The horses lived in Midland and Montague counties and were euthanized.
4 EEE Cases Confirmed in Ontario
The cases are located in the District of Parry Sound, City of Ottawa, and United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
2 Ontario Horses Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Simcoe County and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.
Ontario Mare Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
WNV Case Confirmed in Pennsylvania Horse
The horse lives in Montour County.
Should I Wrap an Abscessed Hoof?
Dr. Britt Conklin offers suggestions on how to keep an abscessed hoof clean.
Mending Equine Tendons and Ligaments
Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously complicated soft tissue structures.
