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  • The Most Inspiring New Books on Climate Change in 2025

    If you check the latest research of the Global Monitoring Laboratory on CO₂, you will find a record that shows a rise from 340 ppm in 1980 to almost 425.83 ppm in 2025, marking the sustained growth since the NOAA measurements began. This also means that from 2021 to 2025, there are now 85 more molecules of CO₂ trapping heat. That shift is now what scientists call critical, according to many new books on climate change published in 2025.

    Writers like Bill McKibben and Elizabeth Kolbert continue to shape how we understand this emergency. Thanks to them, we also see new conversations from Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Genevieve Guenther, both frequent TED speakers. And of course, Al Gore, who still stands as a reference point. Based on that, we’ve gathered the titles below. We also took into account popular publishing sources and the book summary app to provide the core ideas and copies to stay up to date on the climate stories shaping 2025.

  • When Will This Outbreak Slow Down?

    Outbreaks tend to fade when:

    • Movement stops
    • Cases are isolated early
    • Barns adopt strict biosecurity
    • Events enforce regulations

    However, new clusters can appear when:

    • Travel resumes too quickly
    • Infected but asymptomatic horses move between barns
    • Facilities fail to disinfect equipment or shared spaces

    Seasonality also plays a role—winter barns with low ventilation are especially vulnerable.

  • Treatment & Recovery: What Owners Should Expect

    There is no cure for EHV, but supportive care improves outcomes dramatically.

    Typical treatment includes:

    • Anti-inflammatory medications
    • Fluids for hydration
    • Antiviral medications in some cases
    • Bladder support for neurologic horses

    Most respiratory cases recover fully with rest. Neurologic cases require intensive care, sling support in some situations, and close monitoring.

    Recovery timelines vary:

    • Respiratory cases: 2–4 weeks
    • Neurologic cases: Weeks to months

    Can Vaccines Prevent an Outbreak? Yes—and No.

    EHV vaccines are an important tool, but their role is often misunderstood.

    What vaccines can do:

    • Reduce severity of respiratory symptoms
    • Reduce viral shedding
    • Decrease risk in pregnant mares

    What vaccines cannot guarantee:

    • Full prevention of neurologic EHM
    • A virus-proof barn
    • Immunity during high-stress travel

    Still, a well-timed vaccination schedule reduces overall outbreak severity, especially in show barns and breeding facilities.

  • our Most Powerful Prevention Tool

    During an outbreak, every barn should operate like a small biosecure facility. Effective biosecurity isn’t complicated—it’s consistent.

    Daily hygiene practices

    • Assign personal buckets, grooming kits, and tack
    • Disinfect stall doors, cross-ties, and aisleway hardware
    • Use gloves or hand sanitizer between horses
    • Limit visitors and nonessential handlers

    Improve ventilation

    Open barn doors, add fans (without blowing directly between stalls), and reduce dust buildup.

    Reduce stress

    Well-rested, well-hydrated, and well-fed horses have stronger immunity.

    Should You Travel to Shows or Trail Rides Right Now?

    During a multi-state EHV outbreak, travel is the single largest risk factor.

    You should reconsider travel if:

    • Your state or region has confirmed cases
    • You board at a high-traffic barn
    • You plan to attend large indoor winter shows

    If you must travel

    • Sanitize trailers before and after use
    • Avoid shared water sources at events
    • Request on-site temperature monitoring
    • Keep horses from touching others over stall walls

    Event organizers should provide isolation stalls, pre-arrival health forms, and strict temperature checks for all attendees.

  • Does EHV Affect Other Animals? Here’s the Clarifying Science

    EHV is species-specific.
    Humans cannot get sick from it. Dogs, cats, cattle, and wildlife are not biologically susceptible.

    However—there’s an important catch:

    Humans can carry the virus between horses.

    Not in their bloodstream, but on:

    • Hands
    • Clothing
    • Jackets
    • Boots
    • Grooming tools they touch

    This “mechanical transmission” is a major driver of multi-state outbreaks. A person leaving one infected barn can unknowingly bring the virus to the next.

    Donkeys, mules, ponies, and zebras can get EHV, but horses remain the primary risk group.

  • Breathing Problems and Performance Loss

    EHV starts in the upper airway. It causes swelling and irritation that make it harder for the horse to breathe. Airflow narrows, and oxygen levels drop.

    For performance horses, this can feel like trying to run a race with a bad cold. They simply cannot get enough air, so their stamina and speed fall fast.

    Common outcomes include:

    • Reduced stamina
    • Prolonged recovery times after exercise
    • Temporary performance declines that linger well beyond the initial infection

    Even after clinical symptoms fade, many horses require weeks or months to regain full respiratory strength.

  • How EHV Impacts Horses, Other Animals, and the Barn Environment

    The recent multi-state outbreak has shown a hard truth: EHV does not cause only short-term illness. When it spreads through barns, racetracks, and breeding farms, the damage can be deep and long-lasting. It affects a horse’s body, the barn environment, and even the larger equine community.

    Below is a simple look at how EHV harms the horse from the inside—and how it affects the spaces and animals around it.

    How EHV Damages a Horse’s Body: More Than a Respiratory Virus

    At first, EHV may look like a mild cold. A horse may show a fever, nasal discharge, or seem a bit tired. But inside the body, the virus is doing much more.

  • Key Numbers at a Glance (As of November 25, 2025)

    You can summarize these data points in a callout box or sidebar:

    • Index event: WPRA World Finals & Elite Barrel Race, Waco, Texas (Nov 5–9)
    • Confirmed linked cases: 33+ horses with EHV (including EHM) associated with that event
    • States with confirmed linked cases so far:
      TX, OK, LA, CO, NM, WA, AZ, SD
    • Reported euthanasias: At least two horses in Texas due to severe EHV-1/EHM

    Trend: Case numbers expected to rise further as exposed horses are tested and monitored over the coming 1–2 weeks.

  • How It Was First Picked Up

    The outbreak was first recognized when horses returning from the Waco events began showing:

    • High fevers
    • Neurologic signs such as hind-limb weakness and incoordination
    • Positive EHV-1/EHM test results

    Reports from veterinarians and event organizers triggered rapid notifications to state animal health commissions, the EDCC, and national equine industry groups.

    From there, the pattern became clear: horses that had never shared a barn but did share the same competition schedule were turning up sick in multiple states.

  • Where Cases Are Being Reported Now

    According to updates from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) and multiple state agencies, this outbreak is now clearly multi-state:

    • The index cluster has been traced back to the Waco, Texas, barrel racing and rodeo events.
    • As of November 25, 2025, at least 33 confirmed EHV cases linked to the Waco event have been reported in eight states: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Arizona, and South Dakota.
    • Earlier updates noted confirmed neurologic EHM cases and additional EHV-1 positives in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Louisiana, with at least two horses euthanized in Texas due to severe disease

    Several other states, including Missouri, North Dakota, and New Mexico, have issued alerts or confirmed individual cases connected to horses that traveled to or from these Texas and Oklahoma events, underscoring how quickly EHV follows the competition circuit.