Secret Oath Claims the Lilies in the 148th Longines Kentucky Oaks
The daughter of Arrogate out of Absinthe Minded won in a field of 14 under cloudy skies and good track conditions.
The daughter of Arrogate out of Absinthe Minded won in a field of 14 under cloudy skies and good track conditions.

Here’s a look at what we know and what we’re learning about equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) in light of recent outbreaks.

Veterinarians consider a rare disease in a mare battling respiratory infection, pneumonia, and fever.

State agriculture officials confirmed samples from the Monroe County broodmare were PCR-positive, and that other mares in the community also lost foals.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture reported the cases, which were detected and sampled in March.

Researcher: Differing and possibly delayed immune responses could explain the variation and offer potential for redirecting viral effects.

Mud isn’t the only moisture-related enemy of hoof health—consider dewy pastures and frequent bathing, as well.

As of May 3, 119 Mustangs at the Cañon City Wild Horse and Burro Facility have died from an endemic strain of equine influenza.

Both horses are deceased, and the facility is under voluntary quarantine.

Why do some horses wear muzzles, but others don’t? Does your horse need to wear a muzzle year-round? From proper fit to feeding, here’s what you need to know about these weight-loss contraptions.

Three other equids at the farm are suspect cases but unconfirmed.

Learn about the delicate balance between two key minerals in horses’ diets.

This approach can make veterinary procedures—from injections to surgery—safer, more accurate, and less traumatic for the equine patient.

Poor hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis development in premature and immature newborn foals might affect their stress responses.

The bill recognizes that animals are complex living and feeling beings and, as a result, their welfare must be taken into consideration and protected.

As of April 28, test results are pending after 85 horses have died.
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