Latest News – The Horse
2 Florida Horses Confirmed Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Marion and Alachua counties.
Understanding Wry Nose in Foals
Learn why this congenital malformation occurs in foals and how veterinarians, owners, and breeders can treat and prevent it.
Strangles Case Confirmed at Maryland Boarding Facility
The case is located in Montgomery County.
Idaho Yearling Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Twin Falls County.
Signs of Respiratory Disease in Horses
Nasal discharge, coughing, and changes in breathing rate or effort can point to equine respiratory disease. Learn how to spot early warning signs.
Help, My Broodmare With EMS Has Sore Feet!
An equine veterinary podiatrist says ice might help address this horse’s foot pain but won’t solve the main problem.
Wisconsin Percheron Tests Positive for WNV
An unvaccinated mare in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, has tested positive for West Nile virus.
California Arabian Gelding Tests Positive for WNV
The gelding lives in Contra Costa County.
2 Utah Horses Confirmed Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Salt Lake and Uintah counties.
Kentucky Reports 8th Equine WNV Case of 2025
The case was confirmed in an unvaccinated Standardbred gelding.
2 New York Horses Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Nassau and Seneca counties.
Why Does My Horse Have a Fat Leg?
Learn about 5 reasons for limb swelling in horses, from benign triggers to causes for major concern.
Seasonal Horse Hoof Health Challenges
As the seasons change, so do the strategies we use to manage horses’ hooves. Read more in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
Yearling Florida Filly Dies After Contracting EEE
An unvaccinated Thoroughbred filly in Walton County, Florida, has died after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis.
New World Screwworm Threat
Researchers have outlined key information on the New World screwworm fly, along with methods for recognizing, treating, and ultimately eradicating infestations.
Wild Horse Tests Positive for WNV in North Dakota
The horse tested positive for West Nile virus and lived in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park in McKenzie and Billings counties.
