As temperatures begin to dip, Dr. Juliet Getty, equine nutrition specialist, reminds you to help your horse make the transition to winter feeding in good shape—and that means you being informed about the sugar and starch that lurk in your fall pasture growth. If you have horses that are overweight, insulin resistant, … Read More
A Well Equipped Kit Can Save the Day by Dave Sauter, DVM With over 350 breeds of horses worldwide there is enormous variety in size, shape and purpose. One thing they all have in common is that they have been bred to perform some work-related or athletic job. Their athleticism … Read More
Research author and full professor, Rosanna Marsella, DVM, of the Department of Animal Clinical Sciences at University of Florida (Gainesville) College of Veterinary Medicine, knows Equine Pastern Dermatitis, or greasy heel, is as slippery as its name when it comes to identifying and healing the raw, cutaneous lesions that curse … Read More
Via Outbreak News Today on August 20, 2016 The Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine has confirmed a single horse with a rare neurologic form of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1). Confirmation came late Friday and the horse has been in isolation in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman, Wash., … Read More
A Quick Look at Pasture Management By Jennifer Roberts As summer marches on, watching your horses graze out on the pasture in the early morning is one of the most amazing simple pleasures. In order to have this picture continue throughout the season, it is imperative that your pastures … Read More
Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Staff Veterinary Specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition Everyone looks forward to the warm weather as the ideal time to ride or work their horse. Most understand the dangers of working the horse under conditions of high heat and humidity. However, the horse can be compromised easily … Read More
The gunshot method of deworming may soon be gone. What you don’t know might hurt your horses(s) if they are harbouring worms that are resistant to the drugs you are deworming with. Veterinarians and animal health companies are spending more time educating their clients about the growing resistance of parasites … Read More
As Temperatures Rise, Mosquitoes and the Diseases They Carry Thrive Merck Animal Health reminds horse owners to take preventive measures Steamy August temperatures aren’t the only thing posing a threat to the health of your horse. August is also prime mosquito season, which means an increased risk of our … Read More
Q: I have a 14 yr quarter horse, five previous foals, typical gestation 12 months. Currently bred to a Jack for mule foal. Breeding dates May 15-June 20, 2015. Going by last breeding date, she is 401 days. Positive pregnancy test. Can see foal moving in abdomen and hind … Read More
Water Consumption in Horses By Jennifer Roberts Summer is officially here, and riding season is in full swing. We all love spending in the barn, but as the mercury rises you should begin to monitor your horse’s water intake more than ever. We are all aware that horses need … Read More
