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Strangles Case Confirmed in Washington Boarding Facility
The case is located in Spokane County.
3 Tennessee Horses With EHV Euthanized
The horses lived at a boarding facility in Montgomery County.
Ohio Mare Positive for EHV-1
The horse lived in Geauga County and was euthanized.
Promoting Gut Health in Foals
Supporting your new foal’s gut microbiome from Day 1 can have a lasting impact on his lifelong health and immunity.
10 Plants and Chemicals That Are Toxic to Horses
Learn about 10 common plants and chemicals your horse should never eat.
Understanding Pedunculated Lipomas in Horses
Don’t take a wait-and-watch approach when it comes to this common cause of colic in older horses. Read more about lipomas in The Horse’s Research Roundup 2023 issue.
6 Indiana Horses Positive for EHV-1
The horses are located on four separate premises in Elkhart, Kosciusko, and LaGrange counties.
Strangles Case Confirmed in Rhode Island Boarding Barn
The case is located in Washington County.
Before She Foals: Managing Broodmares
Equip your mare with the nutrition, vaccines, fitness, and foaling environment she needs to
promote a successful parturition and a healthy foal. Sponsored by Equidone.
Protein in Sport Horse Diets
Find out how much protein your horse’s diet provides and whether it comes from high-quality sources.
2 Wisconsin Horses Positive for EHV
The affected horses are located in Sauk County, and one has been euthanized.
Endotoxemia in Horses
Learn about this life-threatening condition that occurs when Gram-negative bacteria or parts of their walls access a horse’s blood. Read more in The Horse‘s Winter 2023 issue.
Pennsylvania Horse Positive for EHV
The horse lived in Cambria County and was euthanized.
Michigan Colt Positive for Strangles
The colt lives in Lapeer County.
Equine Strangles Confirmed in 4 Florida Counties
The affected horses are located in Marion, Palm Beach, Volusia, and Osceola counties.
Can Horses Get Enough Protein From Hay Alone?
One expert explains whether horses that maintain body condition well on forage alone get enough protein from only eating hay.
Transitioning Horses to Spring Pastures