By Dr. Allison Hartman Whether in the show ring or over dinner with horse friends, the topic of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS, or ‘gastric ulcers’) always seems to elicit sentiments of frustration and misunderstanding. What causes these pesky ulcers and what...
STATE VETERINARIAN’S OFFICE (VS) – Positive Diagnosis in Two Colorado Counties Tips for Livestock Owners and Veterinarians Horses on two Montrose and one Delta County premises tested positive for the disease and have been placed under quarantine. Colorado has...
Do you have a classic “easy keeper” pony or horse? Have you ever seen the horse that seems to gain weight on “thin air alone”? Have you ever run into a horse with a hair coat that just won’t shed out in the summer time? Then you may have dealt with either Equine...
Particularly in light of the current VSV outbreak here in Colorado, we thought it a good time to remind everyone of proper disinfection and biosecurity for barns, horse farms, and hospitals. A critical component of disease prevention involves proper cleaning and...
In light of the VSV outbreak, several of you have been asking about the health credential requirements for horses going to the Colorado State Fair. We’ve attached the PDF from the Colorado State Fair website so you can find it easily. Click here for the...
