What are ‘Equine Core Vaccines’?
Elizabeth Davis, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
October 17, 2018
Dr. Elizabeth Davis explains how experts selected the vaccines every horse should receive.
Dr. Elizabeth Davis explains how experts selected the vaccines every horse should receive.
Equine researchers have begun studying the concept of whole-body inflammation because of its links to a variety of health problems, including “leaky gut syndrome”; musculoskeletal injury risk; and equine metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and laminitis.
Learn about the core vaccines recommended by the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the five deadly diseases they prevent.
Researchers found that very ill horses with high glucose and insulin levels were more likely to survive, while those with high glucose but low insulin were more likely to die.
Fall is a great time of year to have your veterinarian perform a wellness check on your horse, including but not limited to a physical exam, an oral exam, vaccinations, and/or a lameness exam.
Dr. Joe Lyman of Neogen explains what you should do if you suspect your horse as acquired an infectious disease.
How can you keep your horse healthy when going to horse shows, trail rides, or events? And what about bringing new horses into a boarding stable? Learn about practical biosecurity measures to protect your horses.
A fast-growing equestrian epicenter in a North Carolina hamlet prepares to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
Proper planning can help prevent a disease episode on your farm from becoming a full-blown outbreak.
Taylor Equine Hospital assistant Ali Harman’s dream job involves clinic cases, farm calls, and foal watch.
Go step-by-step through the experience of botulism diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Daniela Luethy.
Find out where botulism cases are most prevalent and if your horse is at-risk from Dr. Daniela Luethy.
Dr. Daniela Luethy covers recommendations for the botulism vaccination and booster series for horses.
Dr. Daniela Luethy outlines the signs a horse might have botulism, including muscle weakness, lethargy, and the inability to eat.
Think botulism can’t happen to your horses? Think again. An owner describes her mare’s battle with the deadly disease.
Find out how equine researchers are using the latest gadgets and gizmos to diagnose lameness, collect data, and more.
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