My Horse is Gaining Weight on Free Choice Forage! Why Isn’t It Working?

”If you are expecting to simply give your horse all the hay he wants and he’ll start to miraculously lose weight, while his nutrient intake remains inadequate and there are significant stressors in his life, you will likely be disappointed.”

Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. - May 30, 2016 07:33

Equine Pastern Dermatitis: Stay a Stride Ahead or Ignore at Your Horse's Peril

”Allergies to environmental conditions such as food allergies, insects, pasture growth, or inability of a horse’s immune system to handle pernicious bacteria and fungi are among the contributing factors to Equine Pastern Dermatitis.”

Flossie Sellers - May 27, 2016 08:03

UC Davis Acquires First Equine PET Scanner for Use in Treating Horses

”The UC Davis veterinary hospital recently acquired a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner, becoming the first veterinary facility in the world to utilize the imaging technology for equine patients.”

Flossie Sellers - May 26, 2016 08:38

Preparing for Summer Weather Will Protect Horse Health and Your Wallet

"Keeping horses comfortable and healthy means planning ahead and taking precautions especially when it comes to sun, general care, insects, diseases, and hoof care.”

Flossie Sellers - May 20, 2016 10:38

New Cases of Equine Herpes Diseases Reported in Three States

”With the arrival of warmer spring weather, new cases of highly contagious Equine Herpes Viruses continue to occur in multiple states including Florida, Nebraska and Wisconsin. ”

Flossie Sellers - May 16, 2016 08:15

What To Consider When Your Horse May Have a Fractured Leg

Flossie Sellers - May 11, 2016 07:48

Keeping Racehorse Feed “On Track”

Flossie Sellers - May 9, 2016 07:49

Now Is the Time to Prevent Bot Fly Attacks on Horses

"These parasites, of the species Gasterophilus, lay numerous tiny white eggs on the haircoats of horses causing pain and irritation in the horse's mouth and as adult flies develop from larvae, they may cause gastrointestinal problems.”

Flossie Sellers - May 6, 2016 08:54

Research Needed for Better Understanding of Bacterial Resistance in Horses and Humans

"Bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents is a significant problem for both human and veterinary medicine, but little research has been done on the prevalence or mechanisms of resistance in horses and other companion animals.”

Flossie Sellers - May 6, 2016 08:20

Avoiding a Lameness Exam with Well Planned Horse Training

"While there is no fool-proof way to avoid all circumstances that could necessitate a lameness exam, there are precautions every horse owner can take to reduce the risk of injury by controlling factors such as footing, stable management and horse health

Flossie Sellers - May 5, 2016 08:05