Most horse people are familiar with the dreaded “s- word”: strangles. But if there is a strangles vaccine available, why isn’t vaccination essential for all horses, like the rabies vaccine? What is strangles? Equine strangles is caused by infection with the bacteria...
The arrival of spring means long-awaited opportunities for trail riding, clinics, and horse shows. However, travel, new stabling, and the mixing of horse populations can also provide the perfect conditions for the spread of disease. With a little planning and...
Most horse people are familiar with the dreaded “s- word”: strangles. But if there is a strangles vaccine available, why isn’t vaccination essential for all horses, like the rabies vaccine? What is strangles? Equine strangles is caused by infection with the bacteria...
***This blog was originally written in January of 2020, and as of today, March 24th, 2020, times have changed significantly. With Covid-19 causing the issues that it is, we feel it necessary to add the following statement. Governor Polis on 3/20/2020, in Colorado...
As we all hunker down for a few weeks of self-quarantine and social distancing, we want to alleviate any concerns our clients may have as it pertains to the potential transmission of coronavirus between horses and people. While equine and bovine coronavirus has...
