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Botulism in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc June 13, 2018

Horses are highly susceptible to botulism, which causes neurologic disease and death. Download this free fact sheet to learn more!

Clear and Present Danger: Reduce Your Horse’s Disease Risk

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 13, 2018

Use this four-step plan to keep equine infectious diseases in check.

EMS and 'Low-Carb' Diets: What's Right for Your Horse?

What’s Lurking in Your Horse’s Forage?

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 9, 2015

From toxins and molds to opossum droppings and animal carcasses, forage can contain a variety of harmful contaminants.

Kidney Disease in Foals Due to Leptospirosis

Caring for Critically Ill Newborn Foals

UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report June 3, 2015

Learn about healthy foals, problems that are common in newborns, how veterinarians treat these issues, and more.

Infographic: Vaccinating Your Horse

The Horse Staff December 15, 2014

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Horses and Infectious Disease

The Horse Staff August 29, 2014

Learn about 20 important equine infectious diseases that could make your horse sick, how they are spread, and ways to prevent them in our easy-to-follow visual guide.

Researchers Define Botulism Survival Rates in Adult Horses

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center August 12, 2014

Penn Vet researchers found that adult horses that retained the ability to stand had a 95% survival rate, while those that became recumbent had an 18% survival rate.

Infographic: Botulism

The Horse Staff July 14, 2014

The toxins that cause this potentially fatal neurologic disease could be lurking in your horse’s environment or hay. Learn how to recognize and prevent botulism with this visual guide.

Equine Botulism Reviewed

Equine Disease Quarterly April 4, 2014

The most common way adult horses contract the disease is by eating feed, such as hay or grain, that contains animal remains.

The Basics of Botulism in Horses

Amy Johnson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM December 20, 2013

Dr. Amy Johnson answers questions about Botulism in horses, where it is prevalent, and the different ways that horses can contract this deadly disease.