What Horse Owners Need to Know About EPM
Edited Press Release
July 17, 2015
This neurologic condition can prove deadly for some horses, but others recover with treatment. Here’s what to remember.
This neurologic condition can prove deadly for some horses, but others recover with treatment. Here’s what to remember.
The plant was introduced into Florida in 1925 as a potential forage source but was found to be toxic to horses.
An unvaccinated horse from Barnwell County died after contracting the mosquito-borne disease.
Carey Williams, MS, PhD, provides statewide leadership in equine nutrition, pasture management, and horse care.
Indiana racing officials suspended Bradley Moffitt following a positive drug test for darbepoetin alfa (DPO).
As of July 15, 19 premises in four counties are quarantined after horses, mules, and one cattle herd tested positive.
An 8-year-old Quarter Horse from Cumberland County died despite veterinary treatment.
The racehorse welfare and safety summit also covered racetrack surfaces, continuing education, and more.
The event is designed to help vets assess, diagnose, and treat a range of performance-limiting diseases and conditions.
The change is expected to provide a more timely response on local tests; previously samples were sent to an Iowa lab.
Nine locations in three counties are quarantined after horses residing there tested positive for vesicular stomatitis.
Both horses–one from Newton County and one from Orange County–were unvaccinated against Eastern equine encephalitis.
Dr. Stephanie Valberg assumes her position at the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine on Nov. 1.
The horse is currently receiving veterinary care at a referral center.
Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) aims to protect equestrians’ rights to ride horses on public lands.
Vaccinate horses to help protect against this invariably fatal zoonotic disease.
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