N.C. Confirms its First Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis Case of 2019
Diane E. Rice
August 5, 2019
The 4-year-old unvaccinated mare was euthanized after veterinarians confirmed the disease.
The 4-year-old unvaccinated mare was euthanized after veterinarians confirmed the disease.
The donkey filly did not survive the disease.
Our equine nutritionist offers her secrets for solving chronic diarrhea in horses.
What could be the cause behind this young horse’s strange tongue lollying at feeding time? Dr. Sue McDonnell answers.
The mare’s owner contacted a veterinarian after noticing lesions in her mouth. The state veterinarian confirmed vesicular stomatitis as the cause and placed the mare under quarantine.
Previous studies have shown horses are more reactive on starchy diets but not the reasons behind the nutrition-related behavior. A Scottish researcher discovered that the gut-brain axis might be the link.
On July 29, 2019, the Texas Animal Health Commission confirmed three additional equine anthrax cases on two new Texas premises since its last update on July 22.
A University of Minnesota graduate student investigated types of bale wrap and their effects on alfalfa baling time, dry matter losses, nutrient values, moisture levels, cost, and bale value. Here’s what she found.
Are your feeding practices doing more harm than good? Experts share four ways to improve your horse’s digestive health.
Researchers have discovered that breathing in various kinds of molds can cause a horse to develop IAD.
While many veterinarians use a clamp to accomplish hemostasis, a Swiss research team has uncovered significant benefits offered by a different castration and clamping method.
Researchers reported that more horses avoid being groomed than show signs of liking it. Here are tips to help your horse enjoy his grooming experience.
Can decreasing pasture size also decrease your horse’s weight even if turnout time doesn’t change? A researcher investigated and offers management tips based on her results.
Before you load your horse into a trailer, you might wrap him head-to-toes to protect him. But the most important thing you can do to help him travel unscathed? Drive safely, researchers say.
The vaccinated 12-year-old Ocean County mare was euthanized July 23.
Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas also reported new cases since the last federal situational update was released on July 18. Colorado alone added 40 cases.
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