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  • Fall Grazing for Your Horse: Do It Safely Webinar

    "Tune in September 21 at 8 p.m. EST for a free webinar with Dr. Joyce Harman to learn why fall grass can be just as dangerous for your grazing horse as its springtime counterpart.”

    Flossie Sellers - September 20, 2016 15:24

  • Ammonia: The Hidden Danger in the Horse Barn

    "Most of us know that ammonia is harmful for our horses, but we don’t realize that it is more than just a noxious odor for humans; In fact it is an extreme health hazard.”

    Flossie Sellers - September 17, 2016 07:58

  • Nutrition Plays a Big Role in Equine Joint Health

    "Proper nutrition is key to overall health in horses and is a priority when it comes to keeping your horse’s joints in the best condition for a long athletic career.”

    Flossie Sellers - September 16, 2016 07:45

  • Changes in Gut Microflora in Horses Could Provide Early Warning of Equine Metabolic Syndrome

    "With more research toward understanding the changes in microbiota and what influences these changes, it is possible this technology will be used in the future to help in management of syndromes such as EMS in equines.”

    Flossie Sellers - September 8, 2016 08:12

  • A Reminder that Rabies Continues To Be a Threat to Horses and Humans

    World Rabies Day is held on September 28, the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur who, with his colleagues, developed the first efficacious rabies vaccine.

    Flossie Sellers - September 6, 2016 08:45

  • Importance of Preventative Medicine as Summer Turns into Fall

    "Preventative medicine includes vaccines, a yearly physical and dental exam, fecal exams for internal parasites, and appropriate deworming strategies.”

    Flossie Sellers - September 6, 2016 08:27

  • Equine NSAID Best Practices

    ”Horse owners and trainers have access to NSAIDs through their veterinarian with a prescription, and the veterinarian should be involved every time when determining if an NSAID should be used.”

    Flossie Sellers - August 31, 2016 08:59

  • Changes in Gut Microflora in Horses Could Provide Early Warning of EMS

    ”With more research toward understanding the changes in microbiota in the horse's gut and what influences these changes, it is possible technology will be used in the future to help manage syndromes such as EMS.”

    Flossie Sellers - August 31, 2016 08:28

  • Colic Risk Factors - What Every Horse Owner Should Know

    ”Colic is simply 'abdominal pain' in horses, with an estimated 900,000 horses in the US alone expected to experience an episode each year. In fact, it’s still one of the leading causes of equine death.”

    Flossie Sellers - August 30, 2016 08:09

  • How to Protect Your Horse from West Nile Virus Infection

    ”Late summer is peak transmission season for West Nile Virus, and confirmed cases are rising among horses in many regions.”

    Flossie Sellers - August 26, 2016 08:14

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