On April 20 the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported that another Clark County, Nevada, horse has tested positive for non-neuropathogenic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The affected 10-year-old gelding recently attended a national-level event in Clark County. To read the restContinue reading… EHV-1 in Nevada: Another Clark County Horse Tests Positive
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Supplement Could Help Control Horse Pasture Parasite Burden
Adding a supplement to your horses’ feed to reduce the worm burden on your pasture sounds like a rich claim, but researchers recently tested an Australian product designed to do just that—and with positive results.
CDFA Confirms EHM, EHV-1 Cases
Veterinarians confirmed a 15-year-old pony mare displaying neurologic signs of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) on June 27, 2018.
Calif. stable experiences outbreak of EHV-1
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced additional confirmed cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in horses residing an already quarantined facility in Orange County.
Horse that competed in S.D. cutting, sorting events had EHV-1
State animal health officials confirmed April 10 that a horse in Lincoln County, South Dakota, has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1)
7 horses in Washington euthanized after developing complications from EHV-1
Sixteen horses at one facility in King County, Washington, have now tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), seven of which have been euthanized.
Getting a Read on Infection in Horses
Our horses have many blood components capable of alerting our veterinarians about everything from dehydration status to tissue damage.
Stifling the Pain in Horses
The stifle helps propel horses across turf, over obstacles, and around tight corners.
What Shape are My Horse’s Feet In?
With consistent, proper care farriers and horse owners can manage most hoof types, and horses can function successfully in their designated capacities.
Hooves Helping Joints
Our goal is to keep these joints comfortable.
Kentucky Confirms First Equine WNV Case for 2017
In a statement Kentucky Equine Programs manager E.S. “Rusty” Ford said the case was confirmed June 13.
Equine GI and Respiratory Disease
Equine rotavirus (ERV) infection, which causes illness in nearly 100% of infected foals
How MRI Helps Manage Hock, Suspensory Ligament Injuries
These tools allow the practitioner to see under your horse’s skin to help diagnose injuries, select appropriate treatments, monitor healing progress, and determine prognosis
Broodmares’ Nutritional Needs During Late Gestation
Late-pregnancy mares need to be fed adequately so they are not undernourished, because the last few months of fetal development see the most growth
Tips for Producing High-Quality Alfalfa Hay for Horses
When alfalfa is this mature, horses try to eat just the leaves and sort out the larger, coarser stems
