Fact Sheet
Botulism in Horses
Botulism is an often fatal neurologic disease of horses mostly caused by C. botulinum type B.
News/Interview
ACVIM 2013: Signs of Colic vs. Botulism
Horses with botulism often present as if they're colicking. Here is how to tell the difference.
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Article
Balancing Horse Movement and Disease Prevention
One researcher suggests some steps that could minimize disease risk without impeding horses’ travel.
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- Balancing Horse Movement and Disease Prevention
- How Humans Handle the Hendra Virus Risk
- Iowa Horse Owners Encouraged to Vaccinated Against WNV
- Australian Horse Industry Could Face Increased Disease Risk
- EIA Confirmed in Nebraska Horses
Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Q. I know there are many treatments available for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), but are there any that are safe for use in pregnant mares? Would sulfadiazine/pyrimethamine (Rebalance) be a safer option over either of these?
At Home with Horses
Rule No. 1 of At-Home Horse Keeping: Make Friends with the Hay Guy
A reliable source of quality hay is necessary for the health of our horses. Do you ever worry about shortages and rising hay prices?
