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Equine Vaccination Q&A

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.

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Can Horses Fully Recover From EPM?

Michelle Anderson May 31, 2022

Dr. Sarah Colmer shares how EPM recovery might vary among horses based on the severity of the disease.

How Do Veterinarians Diagnose EPM?

Michelle Anderson May 28, 2022

EPM can be difficult to diagnose. Dr. Sarah Colmer explains how veterinarians use a neuro exam, bloodwork, and cerebrospinal fluid to confirm an EPM diagnosis.

How Can I Protect My Horse From EPM?

Michelle Anderson May 27, 2022

Dr. Sarah Colmer shares management practices and preventive measures horse owners can implement to protect horses from EPM.

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What is Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)?

Michelle Anderson May 25, 2022

Dr. Sarah Colmer of the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center describes this neurologic disease and how horses contract it.

New Advancements in Diagnosing Equine Neurologic Disease

Erica Larson May 18, 2022

From imaging to diagnostic tests, vets have many ways to help horses with EPM, wobbler syndrome, and spinal cord injuries.

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is notoriously difficult for veterinarians to diagnose and equally tricky to treat. But there’s hope as researchers continue to investigate this neurologic disease. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.

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The Horse Staff May 12, 2022

The group will convene later this year to share the current state of expertise in the neurologic disease’s key areas.

Wobbler Syndrome: What We Know and Where We're Headed

Diseases Affecting the Equine Vertebral Column

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment April 19, 2022

The most common horse vertebral issues seen over a decade at one diagnostic lab were wobbler syndrome, fracture/subluxation, and abnormal spinal curvature.

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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.