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Outbreak Alert: March 25, 2021 – Equine Influenza in Whatcom County, WA

April 18, 2024March 25, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 6; Number Exposed: 7; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Notes: A boarding facility in Whatcom County is under voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Equine Influenza. For more information about Equine Influenza go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EquineInfluenza_FINAL-Cobranded.pdf All information is sourced from … Read More

Outbreak Alert: March 24, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Santa Clara County, CA

April 18, 2024March 24, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 21; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Painful Neck, proprioceptive deficits in hind end; Confirmation Date: 3/24/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Notes: A 21-year-old Quarter Horse mare from … Read More

Ask The Expert: Previously Foundered Mare Suddenly Lame

March 7, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Q: My previously foundered mare came down suddenly lame as we had a Siberian cold front come in. We live in NW IL and the wind chills were -34F this lasted for 2 weeks. Temps have become more seasonal and we are due for a stretch of 50 degree weather. … Read More

No Farrier, No Hoof, No Horse – How to Keep Your Farrier Coming Back

March 1, 2021 by Christina Cline

Your horse should be clean and in the barn at your scheduled appointment time. Photo by Kim Roe

Without well-maintained feet, a horse’s performance may decline. The feet can fall apart and the horse will become uncomfortable or flat-out lame. Riding is interrupted, and it’s really unpleasant to see our equine friends not moving or feeling their best. Your farrier plays a critical role in preserving your horse’s … Read More

Old Bits: Newborn Foal Care

March 22, 2021February 28, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo by Karen Pickering

Information provided by Kulshan Veterinary Hospital What is Meconium? Meconium consists of glandular secretions, swallowed amniotic fluid and other cell debris. Before birth it is stored in the colon and rectum. Meconium is usually dark brown to black and may be found in hard pellets or in a more paste-like … Read More

Getting Your Footing As An Owner When It Comes To Farriery

February 16, 2021February 10, 2021 by Ian Davies

Photo by John Beursken, courtesy of Noble Farriery

Where does one begin to learn about farriery as a horse owner? Because of the sheer quantity of information available to us via the internet, it can be overwhelming for anyone to find answers to specific questions from reliable sources, let alone to start seeking when one doesn’t know the … Read More

What Can You Do About Topline Loss? – Proper Nutrition Can Bring Improvement

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

A horse with a weak topline may need additional protein.

A smooth, strong topline is a definitive sign of health. Your horse’s back musculature not only looks good but is important for his ability to support his spine and joints. If the topline is diminished, it’s important to assess the cause. Some possible reasons include: Multiple pregnancies Poor saddle fit … Read More

Winter Hoof Pain – A Temporary but Serious Issue for Some Horses

January 25, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

For some horses, temperature drops bring the onset of relentless hoof pain. Photo by Kim Roe

Article by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD for ECIR Group Inc. Frozen and lumpy ground can make any horse hesitant and short-strided but cold-induced hoof pain is something different. Most horses are energized by cooler weather, bucking and playing exuberantly. But for some horses, temperature drops mean the temporary onset of … Read More

Dealing with Kissing Spines – Nine Points to Keep in Mind

January 7, 2021 by Sara Perkins, DVM

Photos by Dr. Sara Perkins

It sometimes begins with a horse that becomes anxious under saddle, has unexplained spooking and bucking when ridden, refuses to go forward, and has an inability to make progress in training. Or maybe they just resist being mounted and are cold backed but then work out of it. Perhaps the … Read More

Old Bits: 17 Tips When Hauling Horses Long Distance

January 22, 2021December 22, 2020 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Life in a Horse Trailer Dealing with and Minimizing Travel-induced Stress by David Sauter, DVM, Kulshan Veterinary Hospital In this installment of the Doctors’ Corner we’ll examine the kinds of stress trailering puts on a horse and the associated medical concerns, followed by measures that encourage safer, healthier transport. FACTORS … Read More

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