Preparing for Summer Weather Will Protect Horse Health and Your Wallet

"Keeping horses comfortable and healthy means planning ahead and taking precautions especially when it comes to sun, general care, insects, diseases, and hoof care.”

Flossie Sellers - May 20, 2016 10:38

New Cases of Equine Herpes Diseases Reported in Three States

”With the arrival of warmer spring weather, new cases of highly contagious Equine Herpes Viruses continue to occur in multiple states including Florida, Nebraska and Wisconsin. ”

Flossie Sellers - May 16, 2016 08:15

What To Consider When Your Horse May Have a Fractured Leg

Flossie Sellers - May 11, 2016 07:48

Keeping Racehorse Feed “On Track”

Flossie Sellers - May 9, 2016 07:49

Now Is the Time to Prevent Bot Fly Attacks on Horses

"These parasites, of the species Gasterophilus, lay numerous tiny white eggs on the haircoats of horses causing pain and irritation in the horse's mouth and as adult flies develop from larvae, they may cause gastrointestinal problems.”

Flossie Sellers - May 6, 2016 08:54

Research Needed for Better Understanding of Bacterial Resistance in Horses and Humans

"Bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents is a significant problem for both human and veterinary medicine, but little research has been done on the prevalence or mechanisms of resistance in horses and other companion animals.”

Flossie Sellers - May 6, 2016 08:20

Avoiding a Lameness Exam with Well Planned Horse Training

"While there is no fool-proof way to avoid all circumstances that could necessitate a lameness exam, there are precautions every horse owner can take to reduce the risk of injury by controlling factors such as footing, stable management and horse health

Flossie Sellers - May 5, 2016 08:05

April 2016 Brings an Increase in Cases of Infectious Horse Diseases

”With the arrival of spring weather, the number of cases of infectious equine diseases has been increasing with new cases of EHV-1, EHM, strangles and infectious anemia confirmed in different areas of the US.”

Flossie Sellers - April 28, 2016 09:45

4 Steps To Healthy Hoofs for Your Horse

”Every rider has heard the saying “no hoof, no horse.” But many don’t know that there are four key areas that can influence their horse’s hoof health.”

Flossie Sellers - April 27, 2016 09:39

Controlling Horse Parasites Through Pasture Management

”Widespread use of wormers along with the infrequent introduction of new athelmintics has created parasites that are resistant to many of the drugs.”

Flossie Sellers - April 27, 2016 09:13