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  • The War On Microbes (Emerging Equine Diseases) |  11/1/2010
    In the face of potentially disastrous global warming events, pathogenic microscopic organisms appear to be on a mission to impact the surviving species. Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites are rapidly adapting to Earth's changing environment. Pathogenic microorganisms pose an important health threat to our horses as new diseases invade North America and previously eradicated diseases reappear....  Read more
  • Behavior Changes in West Nile Virus Survivors |  9/20/2010
    Q: My horse Diego, a BLM mustang, contracted West Nile virus before there was a vaccination for it, and lived to tell about it. Before he had West Nile he was unflappable and very calm-natured. Since his recovery, he spooks more easily and is more easily startled and is inclined to run sometimes, rather than stop and look at things as he used to. Physically he has recovered 100%....  Read more
  • Vaccinating for West Nile Virus at High Altitudes |  7/18/2010
    I live at almost 8,000 feet in the mountains of Colorado. As far as I know we have yet to have a case of West Nile virus above 6,000 feet, and only have mosquitoes for a few months anywhere in the state. Do I really need to vaccinate twice a year?...  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
  • Building Immunity |  5/1/2009
    The foal’s immune system is almost a blank slate at birth; researchers are figuring out how to best protect horses as they grow. The process of building immunity against disease-causing pathogens for a horse begins with a foal's first sip of colostrum after birth. Foals are born without much protection against the world outside the uterus. The mare's immune system...  Read more
  • Vaccination Yearly Planner |  1/1/2009
    Immunizations are the cornerstone of disease prevention if given appropriately and in a timely manner. One of the brightest spots of equine medical care for horses is the availability of many safe and effective vaccines to protect horses from infectious and noninfectious diseases. Sometimes it is confusing as to which ones your horse might need. Let's look at the vaccin...  Read more
  • Disease Control Yearly Planner |  11/26/2008
    Guard against diseases on your farm year-round by employing these seasonal tips For a horse to perform to his utmost capacity, he must be healthy and sound throughout the year. The smallest details of farm management often have the greatest impact on a horse’s general wellness, and such strategies provide a critical template for minimizing the risk for contracting...  Read more
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