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Study: Not All Biosecurity Protocols Effective
Researchers say not all biosecurity protocols owners use will protect horses from infectious diseases.
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Spring Cleaning? Don't forget Sheath Cleaning
One veterinarian offers some tips on an often overlooked but extremely important task: sheath cleaning.
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Equine Infection Control Management
Veterinarians are uniquely equipped to tailor infectious disease prevention programs, one researcher says.
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Study: Not All Biosecurity Protocols Effective
May 16, 2013
Researchers say not all biosecurity protocols owners use will protect horses from infectious diseases.... Read More
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Spring Cleaning? Don't forget Sheath Cleaning
May 14, 2013
One veterinarian offers some tips on an often overlooked but extremely important task: sheath cleaning.... Read More
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Commentary: Biosecurity for Infectious Disease Control
April 27, 2013
Controlling and preventing diseases through biosecurity has only come to the forefront in the past 20 years.... Read More
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Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy: On the Rise?
November 28, 2012
One veterinarian discussed disease characteristics and why it might be on the rise at a recent conference.... Read More
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Equine Infection Control Management
November 27, 2012
Veterinarians are uniquely equipped to tailor infectious disease prevention programs, one researcher says.... Read More
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Participation Sought in Breeding Farm Biosecurity Survey
October 11, 2012
Researchers are seeking participation in a survey evaluating biosecurity practices at equine breeding farms.... Read More
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Healthful Horse Barns
May 01, 2012
Consider these horse health and safety-oriented design aspects when building or renovating your barn.... Read More
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The Future of Equine Influenza
April 01, 2012
Researchers are striving to better understand this fast-spreading virus before its next next mutation.... Read More
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CDFA Releases 'Biosecurity for Equine Events' Toolkit
March 12, 2012
The toolkit provides equine event organizers with equine biosecurity and infectious disease information.... Read More
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Effectiveness of On-Farm Biosecurity Measures Studied
February 20, 2012
The Australian equine influenza outbreak provided a unique opportunity to evaluate some biosecurity measures.... Read More
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Biosecurity e-Session Date Announced by Equine Guelph
February 01, 2012
A two-week Equine Biosecurity e-Session will be available April 16 - 29 for $75 (plus HST) per person.... Read More
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Innovations in Manure Management
February 01, 2012
Turn your mismanaged manure pile into an asset with these new technologies. ... Read More
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Biosecurity Can Help Prevent Spread of EHV-1 Infections
January 14, 2012
It's never too late to implement biosecurity protocol to help protect horses from potentially fatal diseases.... Read More
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Eliminating Ammonia
December 01, 2011
The products available to control ammonia buildup in barns boast a variety of forms and ingredients.... Read More
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Equine Guelph Receives Grant for Biosecurity Initiative
November 17, 2011
The "Beat the Bugs" program promotes biosecurity throughout all sectors of the horse industry.... Read More
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Dirty or Shy?
October 10, 2011
I rescued a gelding earlier this year, and I have noticed he has some weird tendencies when urinating.... Read More
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New Online Equine Biosecurity Risk Calculator Available
October 05, 2011
Equine Guelph (University of Guelph) recently introduced their new Equine Biosecurity Risk Calculator.... Read More
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Dirty or Shy?
October 01, 2011
I rescued a gelding earlier this year, and I have noticed he has some weird tendencies when urinating. ... Read More
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Creating a Horse Quarantine
September 12, 2011
Steps to take when introducing a new horse to your farm, and to reduce disease spread within your herd.... Read More
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Biosecurity for Hospitals and Horse Farms
September 09, 2011
When a horse is sick, good biosecurity could mean the difference between an isolated infection and an epidemic... Read More
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Demystifying Mats and Bedding
September 01, 2011
Choosing the right mats and/or bedding for your barn will help keep horses comfortable and stalls clean.... Read More
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Equine Infectious Anemia: How to Avoid Spreading It
July 28, 2011
Humans pose a risk of transmitting blood-borne infections between horses, such as equine infectious anemia.... Read More
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Once-Over Grooming
July 01, 2011
Grooming gives you visual and tactile information about your horse's health.... Read More
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EHV-1 Outbreak: A Positive and Proactive Redbud Spectacular
June 12, 2011
Find out how the organizing committee of one of the largest Quarter Horse shows in the nation is handling ... Read More
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EHV-1 Outbreak: Horse Owner Webinar Now Archived
May 27, 2011
"Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) Outbreak: What Horse Owners Need to Know" is now archived and available to view ... Read More
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Dirty or Shy?
Q. I rescued a gelding earlier this year, and I have noticed he has some weird tendencies when urinating. I haven't seen him drop his penis, and when he urinates he just pees and then he starts to walk away while still urinating. Is this normal?
Dirty or Shy?
Q. I have noticed my gelding has some weird tendencies when urinating. I haven't seen him drop his penis, so when he urinates he just pees and walks away while still urinating. Could this be a sign of a problem, or is it just odd behavior?
Disinfecting a Rented Stall
Q. I show during the spring and summer season and wanted to know how I can safeguard my horse before putting him in a wooden, concrete or metal stall that could have contained a sick horse the weekend before--without burning his lungs from bleach.
