Latest News – The Horse
3 Utah Horses Test Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Box Elder and Utah counties.
Washington Yearling Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Yakima County.
Caring for Minis, Donkeys, and Mules
Read about the unique nutritional and management needs of these equids in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
Unvaccinated Wisconsin Gelding Dies After Contracting WNV
An unvaccinated Standardbred gelding in Clark County, Wisconsin, died after contracting West Nile virus.
3 Pennsylvania Horses Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Cumberland and Luzerne counties.
Unvaccinated Colorado Gelding Contracts WNV
The horse lives in Weld County.
How To Feed Performance Horses on a Budget
Get tips for ensuring your horses receive the nutrition they need without eating all your money.
Michigan Filly Tests Positive for WNV
The filly lived in Missaukee County and was euthanized.
Iatrogenic Transmission of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus
Researchers warn of rising EIA cases, with inapparent carriers and iatrogenic spread posing ongoing threats to horse health nationwide.
Understanding Autumn Laminitis in Horses
Yes, spring brings an increased risk of endocrinopathic laminitis for susceptible horses—but so does autumn. Here’s why.
2 Indiana Horses Test Positive for WNV
The horses live in Adams and Jay counties.
Equine Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Research
Researchers are exploring macrophage-based therapies to resolve inflammation and improve long-term joint health in horses.
Mare Reproductive Problems
Learn how veterinarians diagnose, treat, and manage mare reproductive problems in this Ask TheHorse podcast episode. Sponsored by Equithrive.
Improving Barn Ventilation for Horses With Asthma
Good barn ventilation means air exchange, not just airflow. Open, airy stalls and well-timed chores help reduce dust and improve air quality.
Dr. Lawrence Soma Dies at Age 92
Lawrence Roger Soma, VMD, diplomate and founding member of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiology, died peacefully Sept. 8.
Montana Gelding Tests Positive for EIA
One horse in Musselshell County, Montana, has tested positive for equine infectious anemia, and 50 horses have potentially been exposed.
