Latest News – The Horse

Unvaccinated Wisconsin Yearling Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Marquette County.

Pennsylvania Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Cumberland County.

How to Avoid Monensin Contamination in Horse Feed
A nutritionist describes how you can protect your horse from this highly toxic antibiotic typically found in cattle feed.

New York Foal Tests Positive for EEE
The foal lived in Franklin County and was euthanized.

Considerations for a Horse’s Healthy Retirement
Experts describe how to help horses experience a comfortable and healthy retirement in this article from the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.

Colorado Gelding Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Weld County.

2 Delaware Horses Positive for WNV
The horses live in Kent County.

Texas Filly Positive for WNV
The filly lives in Cooke County.

The Yearly Cost of Keeping a Horse
Use this chart to create your own budget for major horse care expenses.

Feeding Breeding Stallions
Most stallions should be fed according to their maintenance requirements, depending on if and how much they’re exercising, when not being bred or collected.

The Complex Puzzle of Sarcoids
Learn about diagnosing and treating sarcoids in equids and what scientists are learning about this complex condition. Read more in The Horse‘s Summer 2024 issue!

Horse Topline Troubles
Discover what issues can affect your horse’s back, sacroiliac joint, and pelvis and how vets address them. Read more in this article from the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.

Equine Piroplasmosis Research Update
This tick-borne disease tends to spread as global horse transport rises. Learn about the findings and limitations of a recent retrospective study.

Understanding Horse Feed Tags
Learn how to interpret feed tags and consider your horse’s specific dietary requirements so you can make informed decisions to maintain his health and performance.

New York Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Livingston County.

New York Gelding Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Cayuga County and was euthanized.