Latest News – The Horse

Virginia Horse Tests Positive for Influenza
The horse recently traveled from an auction in Pennsylvania to Orange County.

Horse Tests Positive for Influenza and Strangles in Washington
The case was confirmed in Whatcom County.

Feeding Nonworking Horses
Here are some tips for promoting nonworking horses’ optimal health (and preventing potential problems) with nutrition.

Failure of Passive Transfer
Find out why foals need passive transfer of infection-fighting antibodies from their mothers’ first milk. Sponsored by Sidekick Animal Health.

Do I Need a Dental Exam For My Horse?
An owner’s Morgan mare might have something wrong with her teeth. A veterinarian with an interest in equine dentistry explains what to expect from the dental examination.

Feeding the Senior Horse With Dental Problems
As your horse ages, dental problems might develop that require changes to his diet.

Ontario Standardbred Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Perth County.

Virginia Warmblood Suspected Positive for EHV-1
The horse lives in Loudoun County.

20 Things Your Horse’s Teeth are Telling You
Brush up on your equine oral health knowledge with these facts about dental anatomy, issues, and exams.

Michigan Yearling Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Gratiot County.

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

Detecting Stress Fractures to Save Horses’ Lives
The racing industry is leading the charge in identifying at-risk athletes before catastrophe occurs.

My Horse Lost a ‘Baby Tooth.’ Should I Be Concerned?
What is the long-term prognosis for a young horse losing a tooth prematurely?

Free Fecal Water Syndrome Explained
Find out what causes watery feces in horses and whether you should be concerned.

How to Exercise Horses Safely in Cold Weather
Cold, inclement weather and poor footing can create challenges for exercising horses during the winter. Here are some factors to keep in mind.

The Horse, Zoetis Bring You Equine Dental Awareness Month
Look for equine dental health information all month long on TheHorse.com. Brought to you by Zoetis.



