Where can I get more information about the West Nile Virus? The USDA APHIS web site has a page with all sorts of links. Check out http://www.aphis.usda.gov/oa/wnv/index.html. Fact Sheet on Strangles Cause: The bacterial organism Streptococcus equi....
What options do I have for castrating my horse? Castration can be performed by a clean (but non-sterile) traditional method wherein the castration wound is left open to drain and heal. Alternatively, the castration can be performed as a sterile procedure, allowing the...
Do my horse's hoofcare needs change in the winter? Yes - but they still need attention! A survey of local farriers conveyed that horse foot care should not be forgotten during the cold months of the year. Most farriers and veterinarians agree that equine hooves tend...
How much does it cost to float my horse? Have you ever called your dentist and asked what it would cost to fix your teeth? If he had not had the opportunity to look into your mouth, he would not be able to give you an answer. The same is true for your horse. Each...
Is there a vaccine to protect horses from Strangles? Yes. A new vaccine, Pinnacle, has become available to horseowners through veterinarians and is produced by the Fort Dodge pharmaceutical company. This new intranasal (given into the nose) vaccine gives greater...
I am giving my mare Regu-Mate. Are there any precautions when using this product? Absolutely! Regu-Mate Warning: Skin contact must be avoided, as Regu-Mate is readily absorbed through unbroken skin. Protective gloves must be worn by all persons handling this product....
Where is the best web site for general information on horse health issues? Check out http://www.myhorsematters.com/horsehealth.html, and while you are there look over the My Horse Matters home page. This site is provided by the American Association of Equine...
Does my horse need a blanket when it is cold? How else can I keep him warm? If you're worried about your horse getting cold, the best way to deal with the problem is from the inside out -- more hay = more warmth. If your horse is grazing a pasture in addition to...
How often should I deworm my horse and what should I use? This question appears simple enough, but the answer is not. Modern deworming products first became available about fifty years ago. Most of the original products were suspensions with a volume so large they...
I worry about my older horse in the winter. What should I watch for? Seasonal weather changes may have an overall stress effect on the older horse. It is important to be attentive to these changes and minimize their effect on the older horse if possible. Some...
What is a Coggins test? Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) also known as “Swamp Fever,” is an equine viral disease that is closely related to the HIV virus that causes AIDS in people. Horses become infected when a blood-sucking insect (mosquitoes, ticks, horseflies) bites...
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