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North Carolina Owners: Vaccinate Horses Against Rabies

Fall Vaccines for Horses

Elizabeth Davis, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM August 25, 2022

Horses might need additional risk-based vaccines in the fall months, depending on location and activities.

Equine Vaccination Do’s and Don’ts

Corie Traylor August 17, 2022

Determining exactly which vaccines a horse needs can be confusing. Here are some basic do’s and don’ts to make sure you’re providing the disease protection your horse needs.

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Nancy S. Loving, DVM August 8, 2022

Confused by the various vaccine types, schedules, and administration routes for horses? Here’s what you need to know.

FEI to Tighten Equine Biosecurity Following EHV-1 Outbreak

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 26, 2022

The FEI veterinary committee proposed 13 ways to improve biosecurity at equestrian events.

EHV-1 in 2022

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 6, 2022

Here’s a look at what we know and what we’re learning about equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) in light of recent outbreaks.

Respiratory Illness in Horses: Asthma, Infection, or EMPF Caused By EHV-5?

Katie Navarra May 6, 2022

Veterinarians consider a rare disease in a mare battling respiratory infection, pneumonia, and fever.

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Why Do Some Horses Develop Respiratory EHV-1 and Others EHM?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 5, 2022

Researcher: Differing and possibly delayed immune responses could explain the variation and offer potential for redirecting viral effects.

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Equine Vaccination: What, When, and Why?

David W. Horohov, PhD April 16, 2022

Regular, strategic vaccination is a safe, effective method to greatly minimize the chances of deadly diseases impacting your herd. Learn more in this article from the April 2022 issue of The Horse.

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Three Ways to Prevent Equine Disease Spread This Show Season

Tracy Gantz April 7, 2022

Remember these three core biosecurity steps to help keep your horses as well as your fellow competitors’ horses healthy.

Goehring Named as OIE Reference Laboratories Expert in EHV-1

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment April 5, 2022

The researcher replaces Dr. Peter Timoney, recently retired professor and Lennep Chair in Equine Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Center.