How Do You Test A Horse For Rabies?

No definitive antemortem (before-death) test exists for rabies in horses. Clinical signs are suggestive but nondiagnostic. The diagnosis is made by postmortem (after-death) evaluation of the brain of the suspected animal. How do you check if an animal has rabies? You can’t tell if an animal has rabies by just Read more…

Should Old Horses Be Vaccinated?

Immune functions decline as a horse ages… Immunosenescence can lead to increased risk of illness and may reduce response to vaccinations. This is why it’s commonly recommended for older horses (and humans) to receive the flu vaccination. As the body ages, inflammation naturally increases. How do you keep an old Read more…

Is Tetanus In Horses Contagious?

Risk of Tetanus The good news, however, is that tetanus is not contagious, so it is not passed from horse to horse. Horses can become infected through gastric or intestinal ulcers after eating contaminated soil or droppings. Wounds, especially deep wounds, are a key source of infection. How is tetanus Read more…