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Toni McAllister

Strangles Strongholds

Strangles, also known as distemper, is a highly contagious disease among horses. Strangles in horses is characterized by inflammation of…

18 years ago


Feed Labels: Analyzing the Nutritional Guarantee

Equine feed companies are required by law to include specific information on their complete feed and supplement labels: The name…

18 years ago

Herpes In Horses

Equine herpes virus (EHV) is a difficult disease to control. “It is speculated that 80 to 90 percent of horses…

18 years ago

Reduced Speed Ahead

What’s wrong with this scenario? Why aren’t the horse and rider on the same wavelength? There are several possible reasons.…

19 years ago

Equine Vaccination Strategies

Vaccinating your horse against disease is such a simple task. It’s not terribly time consuming, and it’s relatively inexpensive when…

19 years ago

Add Years to Your Senior’s Life

Twenty is the new 15 when it comes to today’s horses. With advancements in veterinary medicine and good horsekeeping practices,…

19 years ago

Update on Navicular Disease

Veterinarians and researchers often debate the semantics and definitions of navicular disease, navicular syndrome and navicular-type pain. Susan Dyson, MA,…

20 years ago

Beet Pulp for Horses

Generally considered a safe high-fiber feed, beet pulp has been fed to horses for years. But is it right for…

21 years ago

Liniments and Poultices for Sore Horses

Gels, clays, lotions, oils, muds and more—package labels on liniments and poultices tell you these products provide "cooling heat,” "warmth,”…

21 years ago