Question: What can I do to keep my horse healthy and safe through severe cold temperatures? Answer: With winter in full swing, and high temps expected below zero, there are a few things you can do to try to ensure that your horse comes through a cold snap without...
QUESTION: I have read a lot on Fecal Egg Counts over the past few months. Could you discuss the appropriate use of counts here in Colorado? ANSWER: In the last Ask a Vet, we discussed rotational deworming and its application here in Colorado. Fecal Egg Counts...
QUESTION: Can you please discuss “appropriate” rotational deworming? Due to the influx of deworming questions, we will tackle them in 2- 3 parts over the next few months. ANSWER: Standing in the feed store, there are dozens of packages of dewormers, and the age...
QUESTION: I have heard on the news over the last week or so about a couple of cases of Rabies in horses here in Colorado. Should we be vaccinating the horses for Rabies? ANSWER: The short answer is yes, here at MVS, we are currently recommending rabies vaccines for...
QUESTION: Over the past couple of months, I have been having some trouble with my 5 year old gelding tossing his head while I am riding. He takes the bit normally, and then shortly after we begin working, he starts throwing his head around, and gets quite agitated. We...
