Latest News – The Horse
2 Rhode Island Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live at a stable in Providence County.
2 Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in Kentucky
There have now been seven confirmed equine West Nile virus cases in the state this year.
Unvaccinated Utah Yearling Contracts WNV
The filly lives in Davis County and has recovered from the disease.
Is Your Horse Getting Enough Sleep?
What is good-quality sleep, and how much do horses need? Researchers offer advice on helping horses get enough sleep.
Horse Hoof Stressors
Two veterinarians passionate about hoof care share tips for identifying and dealing with hoof stressors they encounter most frequently.
Strangles Case Confirmed at Ohio Boarding Facility
One horse has tested positive for the disease, and three horses are suspected to be positive.
2 Ontario Horses Test Positive for EEE
Ontario has now seen seven confirmed EEE cases in 2025.
Diagnosing Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) can only be definitively diagnosed through gastroscopy by a veterinarian. Sponsored by Endoscopy Support Services.
6 Pennsylvania Horses Test Positive for WNV
The West Nile virus cases are located in Berks, Lancaster, Lawrence, Mifflin, Snyder, and Union counties.
Equine WNV Case Confirmed in Saskatchewan
One horse in Laird was confirmed positive for the disease.
4 Mississippi Horses Test Positive for EEE
The horses recently tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis and lived in Clarke, Stone, Monroe, and Madison counties.
Navigating Equine Neck Problems
What are the most common neck issues in horses and how are research and technological advancements helping veterinarians diagnose them?
New World Screwworm—An AAEP Update
As new world screwworm threatens horses and livestock again, experts urge vigilance, rapid reporting, and prevention to stop its return to the U.S.
California Sees First Case of Equine West Nile Virus in 2025
The Quarter Horse mare in Santa Barbara County is currently alive and recovering.
Horse Tests Positive for WNV in Jessamine County, Kentucky
The yearling Thoroughbred colt marks the fifth confirmed case of equine West Nile virus in Kentucky this year.
Utah Filly Euthanized After Contracting WNV
The unvaccinated 2-year-old Arabian mare in Utah County marks the state’s ninth equine WNV case this year.
