Purdue to Build $35M Equine Hospital
The college says the new hospital will accelerate research, update technology and benefit overall horse health
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.
South Carolina suspends some livestock evacuation requirements ahead of Hurricane Irma
Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health which oversees animal health issues in the state has issued an order suspending some requirements for interstate transport of animals as South Carolina braces for possible impacts from Hurricane Irma.
Horses test positive for Equine Infectious Anemia in Kansas
EIA is an incurable, infectious disease caused by a virus that can affect horses, donkeys, asses and other equine species.
Hurricane Harvey Animal Response Efforts Underway
AUSTIN – When Governor Abbott declared a preemptive state of disaster for 30 counties in advance of Tropical Depression Harvey; the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) took the cue… Read more »
WEST NILE VIRUS CONFIRMED IN KANSAS HORSE
West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Kansas and in the United States. It causes severe neurological disease in horses.
Hooves Helping Joints
Our goal is to keep these joints comfortable.
Horse tests positive for Virginia’s first 2017 case of West Nile Virus
The horse, a ten-year-old Saddlebred gelding, was from Wythe County and died as a result of the disease.
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.
Kurt Crawford joins APHA as Director of Business Development
FORT WORTH – The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) is pleased to announce that Kurt Crawford has joined the association to lead sales and sponsorship efforts as director of… Read more »
Livestock producers should be aware of small-headed sneezeweed
“Not much else causes an illness that looks like this,” she said, “but if you need confirmation, our laboratory can examine the rumen content or stomach content microscopically and identify the plant material. We’re here to assist your veterinarian with a diagnosis.”
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