New Cases of Infectious Horse Diseases Continue to Occur during Fall Season

"Late October 2016 finds cases of contagious equine diseases including West Nile virus, Strangles and Eastern equine encephalitis continuing to occur in several areas of the country.”

Flossie Sellers - October 26, 2016 07:41

Meeting the Weanling Horse’s Demanding Nutritional Needs

"Tweaking and fortifying the adult horse's diet with modest levels of grain concentrates for the weanling to fill his needs is not terribly difficult or expensive, but the pay back in terms of growth, health and soundness can be enormous.”

Flossie Sellers - October 21, 2016 07:46

Exercise Benefits Older Horses

"Exercise boosts health of aged horses in important ways and encourages musculoskeletal health since a sedentary lifestyle weakens bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.”

Flossie Sellers - October 20, 2016 08:33

Protect Your Horse from Potomac Horse Fever Before First Frost

Flossie Sellers - October 19, 2016 08:16

American Farrier’s Association Announces Grant for Equine Stem Cell Research

"The American Farrier’s Association has announced a donation of $10,000 through its Equine Research fund to the Morris Animal Foundation in support of stem-cell research that will allow safe and efficacious therapy in horses using donor stem cells.”

Flossie Sellers - October 14, 2016 07:15

FEI Vet Dr. Stephen Soule Cites Circulation Not Compression Critical to Cellulitis, Lymphangitis Relief in Horses

"Heavy compression bandages on horses can add problems, creating pressure sores on joints and opening new sources of infection while taking away oxygen, inhibiting healing and impeding fluid from moving up and down the legs.”

Flossie Sellers - October 13, 2016 07:27

New Cases of West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Reported as Fall Arrives

"In spite of cooling weather across the US, reports of contagious horse dlseases including West Nile disease and Eastern equine encephaltis are being reported during late September and early October.”

Flossie Sellers - October 12, 2016 08:29

Omega 3 Supplements for Your Horse – the Old and the New

"A horse lucky enough to graze on pasture will consume enough essential fatty acids to maintain his health. The word “essential” has a scientific meaning in this context – it signifies that the fatty acids cannot be produced by the horse’s body a

Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. - October 10, 2016 08:58

Understanding Fall Laminitis in Horses

"According to Dr. Eleanor Kellon, the vast majority of laminitis cases have a hormonal/endocrine root with a peak in the spring, related to grazing young high sugar growths of grass and a second peak in the fall, but the cause is more complicated.”

Flossie Sellers - October 7, 2016 07:48

Re-Evaluate Deworming Protocols for Your Horse This Fall

"When considering a dewormer this fall, be sure to choose a complete dewormer that’s effective against encysted small strongyles, the key parasite of concern in adult horses.”

Flossie Sellers - October 6, 2016 12:11