Latest News – The Horse
Pros and Cons of Feeding Horses Beet Pulp
An equine nutritionist answers common questions about beet pulp, which has long been a mainstay in many feed rooms for horses.
Florida Filly Contracts Strangles
The filly lives in Marion County.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in Skamania County.
Soundness Exams—What is My Veterinarian Looking For?
Find out what to expect during an equine soundness examination. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Rodeo Horse Contracts WNV After Traveling in Idaho
The horse has participated in rodeos throughout the Northwest and recently tested positive for West Nile virus.
What Does it Cost to Buy a Horse?
Dr. Wendy Krebs explains the common costs associated with purchasing a horse and early ownership in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
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.
