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...
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...
When most people hear the word “rabies” the iconic image that comes to mind is Old Yeller foaming at the mouth. Many people know that skunks, raccoons, bats, and other wildlife carry rabies, and that rabies occurs all over the United Sates, but many people...
As the weather slowly warms, and the world is turning green again, spring vaccines should be pretty high on your “horsie to do” list. These vaccinations are critical to the continued health and well-being of our equine companions, whether you travel far and...
