In the UK, all horses need vaccine against equine flu and tetanus. The vaccines of flu and tetanus in horses start with an initial course of 3 vaccinations, followed by booster doses. The majority of horse owners think that the vets are highly expensive and stress over the costs of Read more…
Horses develop or “pop” splints for a number of reasons, including direct trauma, repeated concussion from work, poor conformation, and poor hoof balance. Splints commonly arise in young horses early in their training, but they can also occur in older horses. How do you treat shin splints in horses? Treatment. Read more…
These signs include ataxia (stumbling, staggering, wobbly gait, or incoordination) combined with circling, hind limb weakness, inability to stand, multiple limb paralysis, muscle fasciculation, proprioceptive deficits, blindness, lip droop/paralysis, teeth grinding, fever, or acute death. What does West Nile look like in horses? West Nile Virus Signs In Horses The Read more…
Preventing West Nile in your horse Vaccinate your horse for WNV in the spring. Turn in horses at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most actively feeding. Attach and maintain screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out of the barn. Keep your farm free of water-holding containers, where Read more…
Side effects should dissipate within approximately 24 hours of vaccination. If signs persist, consult your veterinarian. Additionally, contact your veterinarian immediately should your horse experience hives, difficulty breathing or colic shortly after vaccination, as it could indicate a more serious vaccine reaction. What happens if you incorrectly inject a horse? Read more…
A primary series of the vaccines with booster doses will be required for an appropriate immune response before exposure to the disease. It will take 1-2 weeks after a completed vaccines series for your horse to be protected against the disease. How do vaccines work in horses? Vaccines work with Read more…
The AAEP considers the “core vaccines” which all horses should have regardless of their age or use to be Rabies vaccine, Encephalitis/Tetanus vaccine, and West Nile Virus vaccine. Many horses, based on their age and use, should also be vaccinated for the respiratory diseases- Influenza, Rhinopneumonitis, and Strangles. What are Read more…
Hock lameness is characterized by shortened gait, weight shifting, stiffness when your horse picks their hind legs up, and reduced springiness off the ground when the horse picks up a canter or jumps. Most performance horses will experience some form of hock lameness in their careers. What causes hock problems Read more…
Ivermectin and other equine medications can have deadly consequences for some dogs. An active ingredient in many equine deworming products (ivermectin) can have potentially deadly side effects if ingested by common dog breeds with MDR 1 Mutations. Can you use horse ivermectin for dogs? Moxidectin, the active ingredient in Quest, Read more…
IVERMECTIN LIQUID for horses is formulated for administration by stomach tube (nasogastric intubation) or as an oral drench. The recommended dose is 200 µg of ivermectin per kilogram of body weight. Each mL contains sufficient ivermectin to treat 50 kg of body weight; 10 mL will treat a 500 kg Read more…