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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Fact Sheet
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a mosquito-borne viral disease. EEE virus (EEEV) occurs in the eastern half of the United States where it causes disease in humans, horses, and some bird species. Because of the high mortality rate, EEE is regarded as one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases in the United States. Click here to read more 		HORSE OWNERSHIP - A PRIVILEGE AND A RESPONSIBILITY
HORSE OWNERSHIP - A PRIVILEGE AND A RESPONSIBILITY The total equine population in the U. S. numbers approximately six million, but the number of horse owners is increasing rapidly. Prospective owners must realize the extensive commitment in time and money that being a responsible owner entails, since the horse is totally dependent on its caretaker for its welfare. Whether you are lucky enough to stable the horse where you live or employ the services of a local boarding facility, there are many aspects of horse management that should be considered. Nutrition Feeding horses is a science wherein the old adage \"little and often\" must be followed. The horse's stomach is extremely small in relation to its overall size, so it cannot efficiently utilize a large amount of feed at one time. The bulk fiber portion (e.g., forage, pasture, hay) is the most important part of a horse?s diet. Quality grass pasture is the ideal feed for horses and often all that is required for the adult horse. In the winter, or under circumstances when pasture is not available, horses should have good quality hay that is free of dust and mold and does not contain thorny weeds or unpalatable material.
What is a Coggins test and why should I have one done on my horse?
The coggins test is a blood test used to diagnose the disease Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) sometimes called swamp fever. EIA is a viral disease of horses and other Equidae such as ponies, mules, and donkeys. Once infected, the animal is infected for life.
 Antibiotics-How Do They Effect Digestion?
Doctors, whether DVM's or MD's, are often faced with a case that includes some type of infection, and when we do the word antibiotics immediately comes to mind. So, of course we reach for the bottle or the prescription pad and get the therapy \"rolling\"; right? Well, many times it's not quite that simple. There are many considerations in this decision when it comes to the horse as a patient. As veterinarians, we consider the implications of antibiotic resistance, the overall health status of the horse, and the effects that antibiotics will have on the digestive system.

08/23/2009 - Eastern Equine Encephalitis Fact Sheet
01/29/2009 - BOWED TENDON ?
01/29/2009 - HORSE OWNERSHIP - A PRIVILEGE AND A RESPONSIBILITY
01/29/2009 - What is a Coggins test and why should I have one done on my horse?
01/15/2009 - Horse Health Maintanence
11/02/2008 - Antibiotics-How Do They Effect Digestion?
11/02/2008 - Arthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease; What Can One Do?
11/02/2008 - Castrations
11/02/2008 - Caudal Heal Pain
11/02/2008 - Colic - What Are the Causes?
11/02/2008 - Colic Information Report
11/02/2008 - Colic-Recognize, Understand and Prevent
11/02/2008 - Feed and Digestion
11/02/2008 - First Aid Kit
11/02/2008 - Gastric Ulcers- Diagnostics and Treatment
11/02/2008 - Handling Emergency Situations: Colic Pain
11/02/2008 - Hocks: A Pain in the Rear?
11/02/2008 - Impaction Colic
11/02/2008 - Lameness Diagnosis and Treatment; What is Involved?
11/02/2008 - Laminitis Basics
11/02/2008 - Maintaining Calories to Fend off the Cold
11/02/2008 - My Discipline: What musculoskeletal stressors does it cause?
11/02/2008 - NSAIDS:Friend or Foe?
11/02/2008 - Sand and Colic
11/02/2008 - Soft Tissue Injuries in the Equine Athlete
11/01/2008 - Equine Colic: The #1 Cause of Premature Death
08/26/2008 - Cold Weather and Feed Requirements
08/26/2008 - Foaling Date Nearing?
08/26/2008 - How much water does your horse need?
08/26/2008 - How Well is Your Ration Meeting Your Horses Requirement?
08/26/2008 - Keeping horses in a stall.
08/26/2008 - Mineral Needs for Exercising Horses
08/26/2008 - Plants Harmful to Horses
08/26/2008 - Refeeding the Poorly Conditioned Horse
08/26/2008 - Special Concerns for Feeding Exercising Horses
08/26/2008 - Thoughts for Grazing Small Grain Winter Pastures
08/26/2008 - Thoughts on Feeding Frequency for Young Horses
08/26/2008 - Try Added Fat Rations for Elderly Horses
08/26/2008 - Valuing Out Hay Purchases
08/26/2008 - Water Needs During Cold Weather
08/26/2008 - What is Fescue Toxicosis?
08/26/2008 - Why Are Fat-Added Rations Becoming Popular for Feeding Horses?
03/19/2008 - Stem Cell UC Davis
02/26/2008 - Taking care of a horse
01/18/2008 - Your Horse Deworming Schedule
01/17/2008 - 10 Tips for Vaccinating Your Horse
01/17/2008 - Common things we vaccinate for...