Latest News – The Horse

Taking the Long View of Chronic Laminitis
Managing chronic laminitis in horses calls for a proactive approach. Read more in the Summer 2025 issue of The Horse.

Solving the Equine Asthma Riddle
Correct diagnosis of equine asthma is crucial to finding a treatment that works for your horse.

Mississippi Mare Tests Positive for EEE
The mare lived in Clarke County and was euthanized.

Ontario Gelding Confirmed Positive for EEE and Euthanized
The Miniature Horse gelding, confirmed positive for Eastern equine encephalitis, lived in Hamilton.

Saskatchewan Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The horse is located in Meadow Lake No. 588.

Long-Term Firocoxib Use Appears Safe for Horses
Researchers say long-term use of this NSAID in horses does not have clinically significant negative effects on bloodwork.

Strangles Case Confirmed at Florida Boarding Facility
The case is located in Polk County.

Kentucky Quarter Horse Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Webster County.

Ontario Yearling Euthanized After Contracting WNV
The horse lived in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

3 California Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Los Angeles County.

North Dakota Pony Tests Positive for WNV
The pony lives in Burleigh County and is recovering.

What Are Sidebone and Ringbone in Horses?
Learn about two different and unrelated processes that present as firm swellings in the horse’s pastern region.

The Role of Carbohydrates in Horse Feed
Discover which horses can benefit from higher carbohydrate levels in their diets and the feeds that can supply them.

Horse Trailering Safety Tips
Safe horse transport depends on proper vehicle maintenance, thoughtful trailer selection, responsible driving, and effective emergency preparedness. Read more in The Horse‘s Summer 2025 issue.

Georgia Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The horse with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is located in Telfair County.

Michigan Mare Tests Positive for Strangles
The mare lives in Leelanau County.



