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Why Bute Doesn’t Work with Endocrine-Related Laminitis

Laminitis caused by high insulin is different from other types Laminitis caused by high insulin is different from other types of laminitis. Both you and your veterinarian are anxious to relieve your horse’s pain when there is laminitis. The first thing reached for is usually phenylbutazone or another NSAID drug … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: June 2, 2022 – EHV-1 Neurologic in San Mateo County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: CDFA Number Confirmed: 1; Exposed: 300 Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 19; Gender: Mare; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 5/28/2022; Clinical Signs: Fever, limb edema, ataxia, recumbency.; Confirmation Date: 6/2/2022; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: Additional information available at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/equine_herpes_virus.html; For more information go to EHM factsheet.

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Outbreak Alert: June 2, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy in Clackamas County, Oregon

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Oregon Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Ranch; Notes: A horse from Clackamas County recently tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1). After exhibiting neurologic symptoms, the owners called a private veterinarian to examine the animal and collect a sample for testing. Unfortunately, the horse was later humanely euthanized—a … Read More

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Equina’s Keragard Keeps Hooves and Hair Healthy

Hoof health is an important factor in keeping our horses sound and happy. Especially if you live in a wet area like Washington State, we want those feet to have the best quality in order to maintain properly. Keragard is a liquid biotin product with 15 mg of biotin, which creates … Read More

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Haygain supports Cornerstone’s remarkable work for those who serve

Memorial Day, Monday May 30, is all about honoring those who lost their lives while defending America.  Loss of life is, of course, the ultimate sacrifice, but it’s not the only one. Injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder are among the afflictions affecting many who survive military service, including those who … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: May 25, 2022 – Strangles in Pierce County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 20; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Notes: A horse at a boarding facility in Pierce County has tested positive for Strangles. The facility is under a voluntary quarantine and under private vet care. For more information about Strangles go to: Strangles factsheet. Equine … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: May 17, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Deschutes County, OR

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Oregon Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 2; Clinical Signs: Neurologic signs; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Notes: A horse from Deschutes County tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) on May 4, 2022. The horse had recently attended the Oregon Horse Center at the Prairie Arena in Eugene … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: May 5, 2022 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Riverside and Tualre County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 61; Age: 3; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Confirmation Date: 5/2/2022; Horse Status: Euthanized; Notes: On May 2, 2022, a 3-year-old Quarter Horse stallion was confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) while residing in Riverside county. … Read More

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