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Before You Breed Your Horse: Costs and Considerations

Alexandra Beckstett January 11, 2023

Ensure your decision to breed is the right one and that you’re prepared to handle the costs and commitments involved.

Types of Equine Respiratory Disease

Peter Heidmann, DVM, MPH, Dipl. ACVIM December 24, 2022

Learn more about equine asthma, acute respiratory infections, and shipping fever in horses.

Obese Broodmares Have Lower Embryonic Survival Rates

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 18, 2022

Keeping donor and recipient mares in moderate body condition might improve survival rates of transferred embryos.

Time to Thrive: Neonatal Health Concerns

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 17, 2022

Time is life for a foal. Here’s a look at the top causes of illness in newborn foals and how to manage a sick foal.

Is Your Horse at Risk of Colic?

Lucile Vigouroux November 8, 2022

How veterinarians navigate 4 common scenarios, from dehydration to the postpartum period, that increase colic risk.

Equine Innovators: What You Need to Know About EHV-1

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director October 31, 2022

Dr. Lutz Goehring weighs in on what researchers have learned about equine herpesvirus-1, how it spreads, and how to prevent infection.

abortion in horses; determining equine fetal sex; Warm Winter Could Affect Tall Fescue Toxicosis in Broodmares

How Can I Tell if a Mare is Pregnant?

Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT October 4, 2022

An equine reproduction specialist reviews signs that suggest a mare is in foal and how to find out definitively.

Should I Breed My Insulin-Resistant Horse?

Shoshana Rudski September 18, 2022

An equine veterinarian explains the risks of breeding an insulin-resistant mare.

Massachusetts Horse Positive for Equine Herpesvirus

Edited Press Release September 16, 2022

The Worcester County horse was euthanized.

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.

Preventing Problem Behaviors During Veterinary Procedures

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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.

Pine Allergy Prevention

Shoshana Rudski July 30, 2022

Lara Tomich, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, says reducing pine in the affected horse’s immediate environment is key to preventing allergies.

Feeding Broodmares During Late Gestation

What Medications Are Safe for Mares?

Heather Smith Thomas July 17, 2022

Giving medications to pregnant mares is never without risk and should always be discussed with your veterinarian.

Horse Survives Severe Pneumonia and Has Surprise Foal

Edited Press Release from UC Davis July 4, 2022

Lillipad, a reportedly barren mare brought into UC Davis for alarming health concerns, shocked caretakers with her pregnancy.

AAEP Publishes Nocardioform Placentitis Guidelines

Edited Press Release June 24, 2022

The American Association of Equine Practitioners has published new nocardioform placentitis guidelines to help veterinarians help protect their clients’ broodmares and unborn foals.