Diagnosing and Managing Tetanus and Botulism in Horses
Erica Larson
July 31, 2012
Vaccination reduces horses’ risk of contracting tetanus and botulism, two often-fatal diseases.
Vaccination reduces horses’ risk of contracting tetanus and botulism, two often-fatal diseases.
The 2-year-old unvaccinated filly began displaying severe neurologic signs was euthanized.
The 8-year-old gelding, who became sick and died on July 23, had no vaccination history.
Horse owners in many parts of the United States already deal with concerns of blister beetles in alfalfa hay as part of their everyday regimen.
With no end to the drought and heat in sight, owners might have to rethink what they feed their horses.
Researchers recently identified links between equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (NAD), nutrition, and genetics.
Eight West Nile virus and 10 Eastern equine encephalitis cases have been confirmed in Louisiana this year.
When a horse shows signs of illness or lameness, the cause is not always clear-cut.
Many horses recover from pleuropneumonia with medical therapy, but some require surgery to prompt healing.
Oklahoma’s last confirmed WNV case came in Sept. 2009 when a horse from Cherokee County tested positive.
Study finds that modified version of laryngoplasty surgery is effective in treating roaring in horses.
Study finds giving antibiotics before long-distance transport could reduce fever and decrease airway bacteria.
Tom Cassleberry, DVM, of Fairfield, California, shows you how to take your horse’s temperature.
Two unvaccinated horses were euthanized this month after contracting the mosquito-borne disease.
Here’s how some of these parasites can infect your horse, what damage they do, and how to best control them.
Two horses–located in Mobile and Washington Counties–have tested positive for EEE in Alabama since June.
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