EIA – Equine Infectious Anemia (swamp fever)
Sometimes still called “swamp fever”, Equine Infectious Anemia is caused by a retrovirus that is transmitted primarily by blood-sucking insects. Once thought to occur only in humid regions such …
Equine Articles
Dental Care Basics
“Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” We are all familiar with this old adage instructing us to be gracious for what we receive, no matter its monetary …
Colic and its Causes
Colic simply means abdominal pain, but the term doesn’t suggest what caused it or the degree of its severity. Horses are especially susceptible to colic, so it is important …
Causes and Prevention of Choke
In horses, “Choke” describes the affected animal’s visible symptoms and the possible outcome of an episode, but it is only secondarily a disease of the airway and respiratory system, …
Botulism (Clostridium botulinum toxin)
What is Botulism? Botulism is widely known as a severe form of food poisoning in people, but horses, especially foals, are also susceptible. The disease is caused by the …
Anthrax
Anthrax is a very serious, often lethal, reportable disease that is caused by toxins produced by bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. In most livestock, mass die-off may be the first …
Gastric Ulcers
Gastric ulcers are erosions in the protective lining of the stomach. The lining is a mucosal barrier that keeps the stomach’s acids and enzymes from digesting its own tissue. …
First Aid
It is very important to be prepared for an emergency should a horse become injured. Taking proper steps before the veterinarian arrives can mean the difference between life and …
Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)
“EVA” is a highly contagious disease caused by equine arteritis virus. It is most notable as a reason for spontaneous abortions in pregnant mares. More subtle symptoms include fever, …
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)
Opossums of North and South America carry and shed a parasite called Sarcocystis neurona that is capable of infecting equines and causing a devastating neurological disease named Equine Protozoal …