How Old is My Pony?
Mary Rose Paradis, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM
October 15, 2019
I have a pony who is a rescue, and I have no idea how old he is. How can I estimate his age?
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
I have a pony who is a rescue, and I have no idea how old he is. How can I estimate his age?
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While largely considered eradicated in domestic horses, researchers found that most feral horses tested positive for the internal parasite.
All five horses, from three widespread counties, were unvaccinated.
Sixty-day retest of exposed horses yielded negative results.
The affected horse is Portage County’s second equine EEE case of the year.
Affected horses resided in northeast Florida (Clay and St. Johns counties) and central-west Florida (Citrus County).
French researchers found horses with simulated C6-C7 nerve compression had shortened strides, tightened gaits, and a general lack of shoulder tone.
NYSDAM instituted an official quarantine after a gelding exhibited neurologic signs due to equine herpesvirus.
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