Latest News – The Horse
EHV-1 Case Confirmed at Minnesota Boarding Facility
The Quarter Horse mare with equine herpesvirus-1 is located in Washington County.
Michigan Horse Contracts Strangles
The horse lives in Ingham County.
Researchers Review the Effects of Hyperflexion on Horse Welfare
They found riding horses behind the vertical can contribute to stress, pain, and other problems that affect welfare in horses.
Ask a Pro: 4CYTE™ for Horses: Why Early Joint Care Matters
Alexandra Medved discusses 4CYTE™ for early osteoarthritis management in horses, highlighting its uses and real-world success stories.
3 Washington Horses Test Positive for Equine Influenza
The horses live in Spokane and Kittitas counties.
4 Ways to Improve Soil Health in Horse Pastures
Here’s why you should consider how closely horses graze, along with compost, water, and rest to cultivate healthy soil in horse pastures.
Transitioning Horses to Spring Pastures
Abruptly putting a horse on pasture can lead to colic or laminitis. Here’s advice to help avoid health problems.
Feeding Foals During Weaning
Find out how to make the weaning transition smoother for foals by meeting their nutritional needs.
Wisconsin Thoroughbred Positive for EHV-1
The horse lives in St. Croix County.
EHV-1 Case Confirmed at New York Showgrounds
The horse tested positive for equine herpesvirus type 1 on April 25 and was euthanized.
California Quarter Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The horse lives in Madera County and was exposed out of state.
Quebec Mare Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in MRC Les Collines-de-l’Outaouais.
Florida Donkey Dies After Contracting EEE
The donkey diagnosed with Eastern equine encephalomyelitis lived in Lake County.
Wisconsin Gelding Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Rock County.
Florida Pony Tests Positive for Strangles
The pony lives in Putnam County.
Non-Steroidal Joint Injection Options
Alternative joint injections to corticosteroids can keep horses comfortable and offer a chance at healing rather than simply masking pain.
