Latest News – The Horse

Emerging Equine Eye Therapies
Learn about 4 cutting-edge treatments for equine eye issues ranging from corneal ulcers to cancer.

Feeding Metabolic Broodmares
If your broodmare is overweight and/or has metabolic problems, her foal could be at risk. Here’s how you can keep both horses safe during pregnancy.

Ontario Gelding Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Frontenac County.

Florida Paint Mare Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Osceola County.

The Ridden Horse Checklist
Riders and owners might miss behavioral signs of pain in their horses. The RHpE is a scientifically validated tool for assessing pain in ridden horses.

Ontario Mare Positive for EHV-1
The horse lives in the Regional Municipality of York and is recovering.

3 New VSV-Affected Premises in California
Since the last report, two new premises in California have confirmed vesicular stomatitis cases, and one premises has suspected cases.

Winter Horse Hoof Care: It’s a Team Effort
Keep your horse sound and moving safely this winter with these smart hoof care practices.

Keeping Water Troughs Thawed With or Without a Heater
One equine nutritionist offers tips and asks for your input on dealing with ice in horse watering tanks.

Georgia Quarter Horse Positive for EIA
The horse lived in Lamar County and was euthanized.

Florida Andalusian Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Walton County, where one other case is suspected and 16 horses are exposed.

Strangles Confirmed in 2 Florida Counties
The horses reside in Martin and Lee counties.

Florida Mare Positive for EEE
The horse lives in Lake County and is recovering.

Nevada Horse Confirmed Positive for EHV-1
The horse is located in Clark County and is under quarantine.

Supporting Your Horse’s Airways Through Nutrition
If your horse is living in an area with poor air quality, he might benefit from wet or steamed hay and omega-3 supplementation.

Wisconsin Gelding Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Outagamie County, where 20 horses are exposed.