Latest News – The Horse

Unvaccinated Colorado Gelding Contracts WNV
The horse lives in Weld County.

How To Feed Performance Horses on a Budget
Get tips for ensuring your horses receive the nutrition they need without eating all your money.

Michigan Filly Tests Positive for WNV
The filly lived in Missaukee County and was euthanized.

Iatrogenic Transmission of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus
Researchers warn of rising EIA cases, with inapparent carriers and iatrogenic spread posing ongoing threats to horse health nationwide.

Understanding Autumn Laminitis in Horses
Yes, spring brings an increased risk of endocrinopathic laminitis for susceptible horses—but so does autumn. Here’s why.

2 Indiana Horses Test Positive for WNV
The horses live in Adams and Jay counties.

Equine Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Research
Researchers are exploring macrophage-based therapies to resolve inflammation and improve long-term joint health in horses.

Mare Reproductive Problems
Learn how veterinarians diagnose, treat, and manage mare reproductive problems in this Ask TheHorse podcast episode. Sponsored by Equithrive.

Improving Barn Ventilation for Horses With Asthma
Good barn ventilation means air exchange, not just airflow. Open, airy stalls and well-timed chores help reduce dust and improve air quality.

Dr. Lawrence Soma Dies at Age 92
Lawrence Roger Soma, VMD, diplomate and founding member of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiology, died peacefully Sept. 8.

Montana Gelding Tests Positive for EIA
One horse in Musselshell County, Montana, has tested positive for equine infectious anemia, and 50 horses have potentially been exposed.

2 Delaware Standardbreds Test Positive for WNV
The horses lived in Kent County and were euthanized.

Ontario Mare Tests Positive for WNV
The mare lives in the District of Parry Sound.

Rodeo Horse Positive for Strangles in Washington
The horse was quarantined at a hospital in Kittitas County.

Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for WNV
One horse in Sumner County tested postive for West Nile virus and was euthanized.

WNV and EEE Cases Confirmed in Georgia Horses
The West Nile virus case and the Eastern equine encephalitis case are located in Sumter and Effingham counties, respectively.



