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  • WCVM Research Survey Targets Cushing’s Disease

    Cushing’s disease is considered one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorders of horses — especially as the equine population continues to age.

    Flossie Sellers - January 27, 2012 15:10

  • Salt First, Then Consider Adding Electrolytes

    Dr Getty’s July Tip: Salt First, Then Consider Adding Electrolytes Make sure the “dog days of summer” don’t bite your horse this year. Even at rest, your horse sweats more during hot weather, and he needs enough sodium (salt) to stay hydrated.

    Flossie Sellers - July 19, 2011 11:42

  • CSU Equine Herpesvirus-1 Research Study

    A Colorado State University study will look at how equine herpesvirus type 1 may compromise the immune system immediately upon entering the “gate” of a horse’s respiratory system – the airway and throat – allowing it to spread through the body a

    Flossie Sellers - February 1, 2012 10:24

  • Hot WeatherThreatens Horse Health

    With the arrival of the hot weather of summer, owners should consider healthy equine management practices to help their horses get through hot weather without suffering heat stress.

    Flossie Sellers - July 20, 2011 11:05

  • Malaysia Bans Australian Horse Imports

    The Malaysian government has imposed a temporary ban on the import of Australian horses after reports of an outbreak of the Hendra virus, a deadly virus in Australia. The move is a precautionary one and came upon the advice of the Department of Veterinar

    Flossie Sellers - July 20, 2011 11:27

  • Lyme Disease Testing Offered For Equines

    Horse and Hound Veterinary Services offers Lyme Disease testing for horses, ponies, mules, and donkeys. A small sample of blood is all that is needed for the Lyme Multiplex testing done at Cornell University Diagnostic Laboratory.

    Flossie Sellers - February 3, 2012 10:58

  • Abscesses Cause Pain and Lameness in Hot Weather

    For some reason, horses appear to be more prone to development of some kinds of abscesses during warmer summer weather. Abscesses can affect the skin of the horse and often  are found in the hoof where they lead to lameness.

    Flossie Sellers - July 20, 2011 11:34

  • Protect Horses from Rabies

    The Maine Center for Disease Control and the Maine Department of Agriculture is reminding people to be cautious around wild animals and to vaccinate their horses and pets against rabies. 

    Flossie Sellers - February 3, 2012 11:24

  • AQHA Offers Genetic Disease Testing

    To help breeders make informed decisions, AQHA now offers a panel test for five genetic diseases – glycogen branching enzyme deficiency, heredity equine regional dermal asthenia, hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, malignant hyperthermia, and polysaccharid

    Flossie Sellers - February 6, 2012 15:45

  • Are Parasite Practices Effective Where Horse is Boarded?

    If you board your horse, a safe and healthy environment for your horse is of utmost importance. With resistance increasing in small strongyles and no new dewormer on the horizon, horse owners should be asking barn managers about parasite practices whereve

    Flossie Sellers - July 22, 2011 09:19

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