Latest News – The Horse
New York Filly Contracts WNV
The filly lives in Chautauqua County.
Amino Acids for Equine Muscle Recovery
High-quality protein digested in the small intestine helps supply essential amino acids needed for muscle repair, recovery, and performance in horses.
3 Indiana Horses Test Positive for WNV
The horses, confirmed positive for West Nile virus, are located in Allen, Adams, and DeKalb counties.
How Do I Know if My Horse Has Hindgut Problems?
Hindgut issues in horses can be subtle at first but could lead to colic, diarrhea, weight loss, laminitis, and swelling as the condition worsens.
Update: EPM in Horses
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) can cause devastating neurologic illness in horses. Here’s what veterinarians know about how to diagnose, treat, and prevent EPM, and where the research is headed. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Unvaccinated New York Colt Euthanized After Contracting EEE
The unvaccinated colt lived in Oswego County and was euthanized after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis.
Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The horse in Bedford County was euthanized after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis.
Illinois Filly Tests Positive for Strangles
The filly is located in Kane County and was recently purchased from the Southern Wisconsin Second Chance Lot.
The Power of Energy in the Equine Diet
Find out how energy factors into your horse’s diet and the different ways to manipulate it.
Michigan Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Shiawasee County.
2 New York Horses Die After Contracting EEE
The unvaccinated horses lived in Madison County and tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis.
Equine WNV Case Confirmed in North Dakota
The case is located in Rolette County.
Kentucky Standardbred Tests Positive for WNV
The 2-year-old filly was euthanized after contracting West Nile virus.
Recognizing the Early Signs of Joint Disease
Learn the early signs of equine arthritis and why prompt veterinary care can help protect your horse’s joints and mobility. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Is My Arthritic Horse in Pain?
Arthritis-related lameness can range from subtle slowing to obvious limping. Veterinary evaluation helps guide management to keep horses comfortable.
Idaho Mare Euthanized After Contracting WNV
The mare lived in Franklin County and was unvaccinated.
