Horse Farm Biosecurity

Biosecurity; horse farm biosecurity

Infectious diseases such as equine herpesvirus can be spread via exposed horses and on equipment. Here are the best ways to avoid this and keep your horses healthy.

Improving Equine Fertility

To shed light on the fertility troubles many breeders encounter, two theriogenologists have shared 7 practical tips centered around getting a mare in foal.

Biosecurity for Show Horses

Common Sense Biosecurity

Horse shows and events can act as petri dishes for infectious agents. Learn about the common pathogens horses encounter and how to protect your horse from them.

Feeding Equine Elders

older horse eating hay

A nutritionist answers questions about the nutritional needs of older equids, covering topics such as senior feeds, metabolic disease, and helping horses gain weight.

Beet Pulp FAQs

Feeding Choke-Prone Horses

Two equine nutritionists answer 11 common questions about feeding horses beet pulp.

Is My Horse Neurologic or Lame?

Neurologic Exam - proprioception test

Gait-altering conditions such as EPM, wobbler syndrome, and Lyme disease can be tricky to spot and even more difficult to diagnose.

Sweet Itch: Itching for a Cure

Horse scratching on fence

There’s nothing appealing about this seasonal skin condition. Here’s what experts know about managing, treating, and preventing sweet itch in horses.

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