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By Vern Dryden, DVM, CJF Equine laminitis is by far the most destructive and debilitating disease of the horse.  There are many forms and causes of equine laminitis and one of the more common is Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS).  This is...
Equine Herpesvirus-1 has been reported in several states causing alarm in equine communities. EHV-1 is highly contagious among horses and can cause a variety of ailments in equines, including respiratory disease, abortion in broodmares, and myeloencep...
by Bonnie S. Barr, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM Biosecurity is defined as all practices intended to prevent introduction and spread of infectious (contagious) diseases within a group of horses.  The term "biosecurity” is often times used interchangeably wi...
by J. Brett Woodie DVM, Dipl. ACVS It can be frustrating for an owner to observe seemingly unexplainable changes in his or her horse’s behavior, and alarming to watch these changes progress to acute neurologic symptoms. Frustration and alarm may turn to...
There are many new and exciting treatments, procedures and medications in veterinary medicine but when it comes to your horse’s health don’t forget the basics. Every owner should have a good vaccination, deworming and dental program suited for their horse....
by Scott A. Hopper, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS Several advanced scientific therapies for previously untreatable joint disease and equine injuries have been introduced into equine veterinary medicine over the last decade.  Veterinarians use IRAP, PRP a...


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