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Outbreak Alert: March 5, 2021 – Strangles in Los Angeles County, CA
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Facility Type: Farm; Age: 7; Gender:... -
Your horse should be clean and in the barn at your scheduled appointment time. Photo by Kim RoeNo Farrier, No Hoof, No Horse – How to Keep Your Farrier Coming Back
Without well-maintained feet, a horse’s performance may decline. The feet can fall apart and the... -
Photo by Justin WhiteWhite Construction Services, Inc – Building Premier Equestrian Facilities from the Ground Up
Close your eyes. Now imagine the perfect equine facility: there’s a beautiful barn, an indoor... -
Photo by Karen PickeringOld Bits: Newborn Foal Care
Information provided by Kulshan Veterinary Hospital What is Meconium? Meconium consists of glandular secretions, swallowed... -
Outbreak Alert: February 23, 2021 – Strangles in Snohomish County, WA
Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Facility Type: Private Facility; Vaccination Status:... -
Outbreak Alert: February 18, 2021: Equine Infectious Anemia Riverside County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 62; Facility Type:... -
Outbreak Alert: February 10, 2021: Equine Herpesvirus-Respiratory & Equine Influenza in Kitsap County, WA
February 10, 2021: Equine Herpesvirus-Respiratory in Kitsap County, WA Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1;... -
Photo by John Beursken, courtesy of Noble FarrieryGetting Your Footing As An Owner When It Comes To Farriery
Where does one begin to learn about farriery as a horse owner? Because of the... -
Outbreak Alert: February 5, 2021: Strangles – Snohomish, WA
Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Number Exposed: 6; Facility Type: Private... -
Outbreak Alert: February 4, 2021, Equine Influenza – Kitsap County, WA
Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Number Exposed: 25; Facility Type: Boarding... -
Photo by Allison TrimbleSell it Fast! – Ensure Your Horse Property Will Fly Off the Market
It’s no secret that the real estate market has been quite active lately. Low inventory... -
A horse with a weak topline may need additional protein.What Can You Do About Topline Loss? – Proper Nutrition Can Bring Improvement
A smooth, strong topline is a definitive sign of health. Your horse’s back musculature not... -
Mitchel Hensley and Holly Warren of Versatile ExcavatingVersatile Excavating Helps You Lose the Mud! – Washington Business Has 30 Years’ Experience Helping Livestock Owners
It’s midwinter in the rainy Pacific Northwest. Are your horses wallowing in mud? Living in... -
For some horses, temperature drops bring the onset of relentless hoof pain. Photo by Kim RoeWinter Hoof Pain – A Temporary but Serious Issue for Some Horses
Article by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD for ECIR Group Inc. Frozen and lumpy ground can... -
Old Bits: Horse Farm Management – Creating a Sacrifice Area Part 2
Creating & Using a Sacrifice Area: Your Start Now for Better Pastures Next Summer! Part... -
January 22, 2021 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Clackamas, OR
Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 13; Confirmed Case/Official Quarantine Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse... -
Photos by Dr. Sara PerkinsDealing with Kissing Spines – Nine Points to Keep in Mind
It sometimes begins with a horse that becomes anxious under saddle, has unexplained spooking and... -
Locate your confinement area so your horse will have interaction and stimulus from the world around them. Photo by Kim RoeKeep Your Confined Horses Happier
Winter can be a challenging time for riders and our horses. Shorter days with inclement... -
Old Bits: 17 Tips When Hauling Horses Long Distance
Life in a Horse Trailer Dealing with and Minimizing Travel-induced Stress by David Sauter, DVM,... -
Old Bits: Horse Farm Management – Creating a Sacrifice Area Part 1
Creating & Using a Sacrifice Area: Your Start Now for Better Pastures Next Summer! Part... -
Ask the Expert: Speed Control at the Canter
Q: How can I teach my horse to stay at a constant canter so he... -
Ask the Expert: Where Horses Poop. Do We Have a Choice?
Q: Hi! I’m wondering if anyone on your team has any suggestions on how to... -
Old Bits: Topics in Therapeutic Nutrition
Supplement Ingredients for Optimal Equine Reproductive Performance By David F. Davenport, D.V.M., M.S. (Ag. Econ.),... -
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