Latest News – The Horse
2 Idaho Horses Contract Pigeon Fever
The horses live in Canyon County.
Mahoning Valley Racetrack Strangles Quarantine Released
The quarantine on Barn 4 at the Mahoning Valley Racetrack has been released.
Helping Senior Horses Gain Weight
Dr. Kelly Vineyard describes the best ways to help an older horse with poor dentition gain weight without putting him at risk of choke or GI problems.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Skagit County.
Senior Horse Dental Health
When your older horse’s pearly whites are past their prime, keep an eye out for signs of specific problems.
Is Your Horse At a Healthy Weight?
Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers breaks down the body condition scoring system and how you can determine if your horse is at a healthy weight.
Dr. Katie Sheats Receives AAEP’s Distinguished Educator–Academic Award
Sheats was chosen for the award due to her innovative leadership that is transforming veterinary student education.
Dr. Bruce Whittle Honored with AAEP Distinguished Service Award
Whittle received the award for his advocacy for veterinary students and scope-of-practice protections.
Cohen Receives AAEP Research Award for Equine Infectious Disease Research
The AAEP honored Cohen with this award for his recent research into equine strangles and Rhodococcus equi pneumonia.
Dr. Sara Langsam Receives 2024 AAEP President’s Award
Langsam received the award largely for her efforts to address the issue of catastrophic musculoskeletal injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses, spearheading new research.
Dr. Tom Riddle Receives AAEP Distinguished Educator Award for Mentorship
Dr. Tom Riddle, retired co-founder of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital received the Distinguished Educator-Mentor Award during the 2024 AAEP Convention.
Minnesota Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine Specialist Named New AAEP President
Dr. Tracy Turner was installed as 2025 AAEP president during the organization’s 2024 annual convention, held in Orlando, Florida.
Virginia Oldenburg Gelding Tests Positive for EHV-1
The horse lives in Loudoun County.
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.
