Recent study results showed that the presence of Strongylus vulgaris, the most pathogenic equine parasite, was significantly associated with the time elapsed since the most recent deworming.
Fall armyworms should not affect horses’ health or be confused with the Eastern tent caterpillar.
Two EEE cases and one WNV case have been confirmed in New York horses this year.
The unvaccinated horse began showing signs of disease on Sept. 16 and was euthanized the following day.
Bioniche annouced that Hippirontm 1000 has been counterfeited and was being sold via an Internet website.
The recently identified leishmaniasis case in a Morgan mare is America’s first published indigenous case.
These drugs provide horse owners with the peace of mind that they’ve been tested for safety and efficacy.
A horse in the Hillsborough County town of Derry was confirmed positive for Eastern equine encephalitis.
Common complications included surgical incision herniation, pre-existing lameness, and laminitis.
Paynter has “beaten laminitis” and will be able to race again if he beats colitis, his owner said Sept. 21.
How have you been addressing West Nile virus prevention in your horse(s)? How have you tackled mosquito source reduction in your barn area?
A thorough eye examination can identify numerous potentially vision-threatening problems in horses.
The recording of TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE event on equine Cushing’s disease (PPID) from Sept. 18, 2012.
The unvaccinated 5-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse gelding from Garrad County was euthanized Sept. 18.
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in horses and can cause secondary issues, including laminitis. But, proper supportive care can offer comfort to many PPID horses.
Summer might be winding down, but equine mosquito-borne disease case numbers continue to rise.
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