Health
October 26, 2004
Mad Cow Disease Not Cause for Equine Concern
A prion is defined as a particle of protein that lacks DNA and has the ability to impart and
October 26, 2004
Lyme Disease in Horses
Lyme disease responds to antibiotics such as tetracycline, doxycycline, and ceftiofur, with recent tests showing that intravenous tetracycline seems
October 26, 2004
Oxygen Deprivation in Newborn Foals
Sometimes complications just before, during, or after birth in horses can result in a decreased oxygen supply to the
October 25, 2004
Equine Grass Sickness
Equine grass sickness (EGS) is a mysterious and often-fatal disease that strikes down healthy young horses as they graze.
October 21, 2004
Sunburn and Photosensitivity in Horses
Sunburn in horses is seen most often in spring and early summer when longer periods of sunlight coincide with
October 21, 2004
Foal Pneumonia
Management steps can be effective in limiting the incidence of R. equi infections.
March 21, 2004
Horse Management for the Spring Season
If the winter season has involved any modifications in your horse's exercise level or feeding plan, you will need
December 06, 2003
Effects of an Aluminum Supplement on Nutrients and Minerals Studied
Horses consuming additional aluminum showed a slight decrease in the apparent digestibility of crude protein; a slight increase in
December 06, 2003
West Nile Virus and Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
Commercially available vaccines have been shown to be very effective for the prevention of West Nile virus infections and
December 06, 2003
Abbreviations for Horse Diseases
Many equine diseases, conditions, or problems are frequently referred to by their initials. Full names, a brief explanation of