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Vasculitis Concerns | 11/1/2010
My vet said my filly had vasculitis and started her on steroids and other drugs, in conjunction with hosing and wrapping her swollen legs. If we get through this episode, can this disease recur for the rest of her life, or is it now cured?... Read more
Shedding Light on Strangles in Horses | 10/1/2010
Strangles is caused by a bacterium that gains access to the body through the nose or throat. Some affected horses suffer breathing obstruction due to enlarged lymph nodes that narrow the air passages--hence, the name strangles. For these reasons strangles causes considerable concern to horse owners and veterinarians. Containing the disease requires diligent biosecurity measures.... Read more
Vaccination Basics For Horses | 6/1/2010
Vaccination used to be simple. You bought a couple of vaccines at the feed store and gave them once a year to your horse. Today there are so many vaccination options that if you still administer vaccines yourself without at least talking to your veterinarian, you might be selling yourself, and your horse, short.... Read more
Boarding Barn Health | 6/1/2010
Moving your horse into a boarding barn is a lot like sending your child to school for the first time. Just as you would in choosing a school for your kids, you want to do your research, asking all pertinent questions.... Read more
Secondhand Tack and Disease | 9/1/2009
Use these tips when buying pre-owned tack to avoid contagious consignments and bringing diseases home to your horses.... Read more
TheHorse.com en Español: ¿Podemos Prevenir las Paperas? | 6/17/2009
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read this articl... Read more
Can We Prevent Strangles? | 4/1/2009
Strangles is a dreaded disease for horse owners. It is caused by bacterial infection with Streptococcus equi subspecies equi (referred to as S. equi). The bacteria typically infect the upper airway and lymph nodes of the head and neck. Strangles has affected horses for centuries, is highly contagious, can recur on farms with previous outbreaks, and is one of the most commonl... Read more

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