Latest News – The Horse
Alberta Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The equine infectious anemia case is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Massachusetts Horse Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horse lives in Essex County.
Advances in Equine Infectious Disease Detection
The diagnostic tests veterinarians use are evolving to improve how we manage infectious diseases in horses.
How Does Developmental Orthopedic Disease Affect Young Horses?
Get insight into developmental orthopedic disease and its common signs in horses.
Pennsylvania Horse Tests Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Lebanon County.
Stop the Spread of Equine Infectious Disease
Here’s how equine veterinary clinics institute strict biosecurity measures to contain, prevent, and control disease outbreaks.
Feeding Hard-Keeping Horses During Summer
If your horse struggles to keep weight on in summer, here’s how to safely increase his calories.
Humane Housing Options for Stallions
Get practical strategies for managing stallions that support their social needs and improve welfare.
Can Young Horses Develop Joint Disease?
A listener wants to know what osteoarthritis means for young horses.
Study: Protein After Exercise Might Help Horses Build Muscle
Scientists believe feeding horses a high-protein meal shortly after exercise could improve muscle health and growth; however, more research is needed.
Strangles Case Confirmed at Florida Boarding Facility
The case is located in Seminole County.
EDCC: Cluster of EIA Cases Highlights Need for Proper Training at Clinics
A USDA-APHIS investigation traced a multistate EIA cluster to contaminated IV flushes at a Texas clinic. Officials continue IDing and testing potentially exposed horses.
Tips for Horse Owners to Prepare for Hurricanes
As storms approach, horse owners should prepare with updated plans, ID, vaccinations, and emergency supplies.
Washington Horse Euthanized After Contracting Pigeon Fever
The horse lived in Whatcom County.
California Pony Positive for EHM
The pony, confirmed to have equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy, lived in Sonoma County and was euthanized.
Quebec Foal Positive for Rotavirus
The foal lives in Estrie.
