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Introducing a New Horse to the Herd

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 1, 2024

Follow these steps to safely and successfully add a new horse to an existing herd. Learn more in The Horse‘s 2024 Preventive Care issue.

Top Biosecurity Tips for Horse Owners

Haylie Kerstetter May 30, 2024

Two biosecurity experts share the best ways you can protect your horse from disease, whether you plan to travel with him or he never leaves the farm.

Exposed: Practical Lessons from a Real-Life Equine Infectious Disease Outbreak

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc May 24, 2024

An inside look at the 2018 EHV-1 outbreak that impacted hundreds of horses at a California show and how to control the disease.

Horse Farm Biosecurity

Heather Smith Thomas May 16, 2024

Infectious diseases such as equine herpesvirus can be spread via exposed horses and on equipment. Here are the best ways to avoid this and keep your horses healthy.

Getting to Know Your New Horse

Erica Larson September 30, 2020

Learn about your horse’s health, behavior, and personality as you acclimate him to a new home, diet, and herd.

Quarantine Released on First Remington Park Racetrack Barn

Edited Press Release December 10, 2019

The second of two barns remains under quarantine due to confirmed EHV- cases.

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USDA Situation Report Identifies New Vesicular Stomatitis Cases

Edited Press Release October 1, 2019

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VS Quarantine Released in Tillman County, Oklahoma

Edited Press Release August 8, 2019

A veterinarian who examined the affected herd found no additional animals with clinical signs of VS.

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Controlling EHV-1 Outbreaks: Best Practices

Alexandra Beckstett January 5, 2019

EHV-1 can spread between horses before they show any signs of infection, creating a potential perfect storm for a significant disease outbreak. An infectious disease expert shares steps you can take to stop disease spread.

Tips for Handling an Equine Infectious GI Disease Outbreak

Equine Herpesvirus-1 Transmission Risk After Quarantine

Wendy Krebs, DVM December 5, 2018

A barn was released from an EHV-1 quarantine, but is the risk for disease transmission gone? A veterinarian weighs in.

Strangles on the Farm: What Do You Do?

Alexandra Beckstett December 1, 2018

Strangles is highly contagious and can spread rapidly through horse populations and barns, so quick containment is essential. One veterinarian offers his tips on how to stop strangles from spreading.