Latest News – The Horse

Nutrition for Sluggish Horses
What types of feeds improve a horse’s energy levels? Why might a sluggish horse need additional electrolytes? An equine nutritionist explains.

Unvaccinated Colorado Mare Tests Positive for WNV
The mare lives in Douglas County.

Unvaccinated Ontario Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The horse lived in the Regional Municipality of Niagara and was euthanized.

Why Are Horse-Related Expenses on the Rise?
Dr. Jorge Colón explains what expenses horse owners can expect and why they are continuously increasing.

3 Strangles Cases Confirmed in Ontario Boarding Facility
The facility is located in Wellington County.

Missouri Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Cass County.

Case Study: Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis
A poor outcome for a horse with EPM demonstrates the complexity of this neurologic disease.

Young Horse Growth Plates and Wobbler Syndrome
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers explored the connection between a physeal structure in the neck and wobbler syndrome in horses.

Adding Fuel to the Fire: How Diet Affects Horse Behavior
Find out how you can influence your horse’s behavior through feed management.

Pinpointing Poor Performance in Horses
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.

California Warmblood Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Los Angeles County.

What’s Up With My Horse’s Hooves?
How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if he has thin soles? Vets and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.

Mississippi Horse Positive for EEE
The horse lived in Lincoln County.

New York Percheron Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lived in Herkimer County and is now deceased.

Utah Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lived in Tooele County and was euthanized.

Unvaccinated Wisconsin Stallion Tests Positive for WNV
The stallion lives in Marquette County.