Latest News – The Horse

Seasonal Horse Manure Changes
A veterinarian answers a reader’s question on why some horses have runny manure certain times of the year.

Ontario Mare Tests Positive for EEE
The horse lived in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and was euthanized.

Michigan Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Otsego County, where 19 horses are exposed.

Unvaccinated New York Horse Dies From EEE
The horse lived in Washington County.

Horse Bandaging Fundamentals
There are right and wrong ways to bandage horses’ limbs, no matter the wrap’s purpose.

EEE-Positive Horse Euthanized in New York
The horse lived in St. Lawrence County.

Unvaccinated Colorado Horse Euthanized Due to WNV
The horse lived in Pueblo County.

Unvaccinated Ontario Horse Euthanized After Contracting EEE
The horse lived in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

Reading Your Horse’s Inner Hoof Structures
What’s going on inside your horse’s hooves during injury or disease? Sources reveal what they’ve learned about common hoof conditions such as abscesses and sheared heels.

Understanding Inflammation in Horses
Discover how the horse’s immune system uses inflammation to defend against pathogens.

Parasite Control FAQs
Two experts answer your questions about equine parasite control, deworming strategies, managing parasite resistance, and more.


New York Filly Tests Positive for EEE
The filly lived in Wayne County and was euthanized.

Michigan Colt Tests Positive for EEE
The colt lived in Van Buren County and was euthanized.

Horse Hay Q&A
Is one grass hay variety more palatable than another? Should I feed my horse the first or second cutting of hay? Equine nutritionists answer these questions and more.

Michigan Colt Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Eaton County and is recovering.