With more than 75 confirmed cases of equine West Nile virus (WNV) and 79 confirmed cases of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE) around the country as of the middle of August, 2012 could be a record year for horses contracting mosquito-borne diseases.
Equine Disease Communication Center is reporting new cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile virus in several states.
Discussion will include introduction to Dr. Worden and Sean's way of thinking about horse management, specific examples of how it's helped their horses and time for questions.
"While shipping wraps/boots do protect your horsesâ lower legs from trauma in the trailer, they are not always needed and can sometimes cause more negative effects.â
From competitions to clinics, there's something for everyone at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts.
This article will teach you to judge the quality of hay for your horse. It also offers great suggestions for selecting the type of hay to feed, depending on what is available in your locality.
More recently, equine feed companies have developed methods of extruding rice bran into stabilized nugget form for easier feeding to horses.
Your horse is in pain and needs bute. Bute causes ulcers, this we know. But knowing how it damages the lining of the gastrointestinal tract is the key to knowing how to prevent its damaging impact.
Cavallo Hoof Boots aid in healing hoof problems and can easily be used when riding.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma is one of the most common tumors in horses but is more common in anatomic locations other than the bladder, such as the external genitalia, the skin, the stomach, and the eye.