2016 - The Year of Biosecurity to Prevent Contagious Horse Diseases

"Equine Guelph has named 2016 the Year of Biosecurity because the horse industry has unique challenges in preventing the spread of contagious diseases when the average horse frequently travels off its home property or encounters horses that have been off

Flossie Sellers - June 2, 2016 10:11

Hay Loft - Choosing the Right Type of Bedding for your Horses

”Bedding is an important choice to insure your horse’s health, so making an educated choice is vital and by knowing the properties of each kind available, you can choose the right type for your horse or facility.”

Flossie Sellers - June 1, 2016 07:50

My Horse is Gaining Weight on Free Choice Forage! Why Isn’t It Working?

”If you are expecting to simply give your horse all the hay he wants and he’ll start to miraculously lose weight, while his nutrient intake remains inadequate and there are significant stressors in his life, you will likely be disappointed.”

Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. - May 30, 2016 07:33

Equine Pastern Dermatitis: Stay a Stride Ahead or Ignore at Your Horse's Peril

”Allergies to environmental conditions such as food allergies, insects, pasture growth, or inability of a horse’s immune system to handle pernicious bacteria and fungi are among the contributing factors to Equine Pastern Dermatitis.”

Flossie Sellers - May 27, 2016 08:03

UC Davis Acquires First Equine PET Scanner for Use in Treating Horses

”The UC Davis veterinary hospital recently acquired a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner, becoming the first veterinary facility in the world to utilize the imaging technology for equine patients.”

Flossie Sellers - May 26, 2016 08:38

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