Latest News – The Horse
Help, My Broodmare With EMS Has Sore Feet!
An equine veterinary podiatrist says ice might help address this horse’s foot pain but won’t solve the main problem.
Wisconsin Percheron Tests Positive for WNV
An unvaccinated mare in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, has tested positive for West Nile virus.
California Arabian Gelding Tests Positive for WNV
The gelding lives in Contra Costa County.
2 Utah Horses Confirmed Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Salt Lake and Uintah counties.
Kentucky Reports 8th Equine WNV Case of 2025
The case was confirmed in an unvaccinated Standardbred gelding.
2 New York Horses Positive for WNV
The cases are located in Nassau and Seneca counties.
Why Does My Horse Have a Fat Leg?
Learn about 5 reasons for limb swelling in horses, from benign triggers to causes for major concern.
Seasonal Horse Hoof Health Challenges
As the seasons change, so do the strategies we use to manage horses’ hooves. Read more in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
Yearling Florida Filly Dies After Contracting EEE
An unvaccinated Thoroughbred filly in Walton County, Florida, has died after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis.
New World Screwworm Threat
Researchers have outlined key information on the New World screwworm fly, along with methods for recognizing, treating, and ultimately eradicating infestations.
Wild Horse Tests Positive for WNV in North Dakota
The horse tested positive for West Nile virus and lived in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park in McKenzie and Billings counties.
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.
