Penn State Horse Newsletter

Edited by Extension Horse Specialist Dr. Ann Swinker, the Penn State Horse Newsletter for horse owners and horse specialists. Articles on the many facets of horse health, management, Penn State equine events related to the horse industry in Pennsylvania.

New Nutrient Requirements of Horses (6th Edition) Published

A free online computer program is available that helps users determine nutrient requirements of the horse.

Equine Cases of EEE and WNV in Virginia

Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus are transmitted by mosquitoes.

Equine West Nile Virus (WNV) Update 2007

As of September 11, Montana and California had reported the highest number of equine West Nile Virus (WNV) cases in the United States.

Staniar Joins Penn State Equine Faculty

Staniar brings a strong background and wide experience in the Thoroughbred industry, and will provide leadership in both research and undergraduate programs.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Found in Horse Populations

Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) officials confirmed the discovery of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus - a mosquito-borne viral disease - in a central-Ohio horse and a northwest-Ohio horse.