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...
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...
The mention of strangles among horseman is enough to elicit a cringeworthy response comparable to colic. We all know it’s wildly contagious and we should avoid it like the plague, but what else do we need to know to keep our herd safe? What is Strangles? Strangles is...
By. Dr. Allison Hartman Heaves is a chronic, non-infectious inflammatory condition of the equine airway commonly referred to as Recurrent Airway Obstruction, or RAO. The generalized human equivalent is known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and can be...
By Dr. Shane Baird As horse owners, biosecurity is something that we do every day – whether we consciously think about it or not. It’s also something we should be doing MORE of every day. Bio-what? Biosecurity is anything that we do to protect a...
