Identifying Foal Rejection

Foal rejection can jeopardize the foal’s health—and even life—due to failure of passive transfer of immunity or severe injury.

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Common Causes of Hives in Horses

Hives can be caused by environmental factors including warm and wet weather. Learn how to determine what triggers your horse’s hives and how to manage them.

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Horse Farm Biosecurity

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.

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Managing Horse Hoof Wounds

Resolving horse hoof wounds requires working closely with your veterinarian to manage lesions until they heal. Learn about 4 common hoof wounds and how vets treat them.

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Biosecurity for Show Horses

Horse shows and events can act as petri dishes for infectious agents. Learn about the common pathogens horses encounter and how to protect your horse from them.

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