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Equina USA – Carefully Formulated and Effective German Supplements Available in the United States

September 30, 2022October 1, 2021 by Kim Roe

EquinaVet is an equine nutritional company that was founded over 35 years ago in Germany by the brilliant scientist and horseman, Klaus Beckmann. Equina produces a complete line of supplements that adhere to the meticulous standards of the maker. The protocols for sourcing and production are unsurpassed. Klaus was unique …

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How to Deworm Your Horse – Avoid Problems While Performing this Essential Horse Care Task

September 19, 2021 by Kim Roe

I often find myself stepping in and taking over when I see one of my boarders struggling to deworm their horse. Recently, a client was getting into a bit of a scuffle with her gelding while performing this task, so I decided to teach instead of do. After the job …

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Q&A with an Equine Nutritionist – Ensure Your Horse’s Nutritional Needs with this Insight

September 18, 2021September 17, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Article written by Aimee Robinson for Valley Vet Supply Let’s go back in time to 1821—for the sake of entertainment, you can be a horse. You’re a drafty fellow, and there are fields to plow, wagons and carriages to pull and the five-day work week has yet to be …

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Ask the Expert: How big should a decently sized pasture be for a pony with Cushings Disease?

August 17, 2021 by Wendy Croney

Q: Hello! My family and I will be moving onto a property that will (hopefully) have enough space to move my pony onto. Though if the property doesn’t come with a pasture and/or lean-to we will be putting one in ourselves. How big should a decently sized pasture be for …

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Outbreak Alert: August 5, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Sonoma County, CA

April 18, 2024August 5, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 7; Number Suspected: 6; Number Exposed: 0; Facility Type: Showgrounds; Age: 6; Gender: Mare; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/23/2021; Clinical Signs: Hind-end Weakness, limb edema, Nystagmus, Recumbency; Confirmation Date: 7/24/2021; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: Update …

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Outbreak Alert: July 31, 2021 – West Nile Virus – Weld County, CO

April 18, 2024August 3, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Outbreak Alert: July 31, 2021 – West Nile Virus, Weld County, CO Source: Colorado Department or Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Clinical Signs: Neurologic Signs; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: A horse residing in Weld County has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV), marking Colorado’s first confirmed equine WNV case in 2021. The horse, which had …

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Ask the Expert: Back Legs Sliding Under Horse While Trailer Loading

August 3, 2021 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Q: I have had my horse 5 years and he’s always travelled like an absolute dream. We tried to take him to vets today and his back legs were sliding under him, he was trying to sit down and was very unsettled. He’s recently had his shoes taken off could …

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Quiet Your Horse’s Allergies – Move Beyond Drugs with Herbs and Key Nutrients

August 5, 2021August 1, 2021 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Allergies are a common complaint, especially during the warmer months. The typical treatment involves antihistamines or steroids. And these drugs often give good results. In fact, I would likely do the same for my horses if they were suffering. Allergies are miserable! Coughing, runny eyes and nose, incessant itching—the torment …

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Outbreak Alert: July 28, 2021 – Strangles in Clark County, WA

April 18, 2024July 28, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Outbreak Alert: July 28, 2021 – Strangles in Clark County, WA Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in Clark County has tested positive for Strangles. The premises in under a voluntary quarantine. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles …

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Outbreak Alert: July 25 & 26, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus- CA and West Nile Virus, WA

April 18, 2024July 26, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

July 25, 2021 Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic Sonoma County, CA Number Confirmed: 5; Number Suspected: 4; Number Exposed: 19 Facility Type: Showgrounds; Horse #1: Age: 6; Gender: Mare; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/23/2021; Clinical Signs: Hind-end Weakness, Limb edema, Nystagmus, Recumbency; Confirmation Date: 7/24/2021; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Horse #2: Age: 15; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/22/2021; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Cranial Nerve Deficit, Fever, Neurologic Signs, Urine …

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