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What is EHV-1? Equine Herpes Virus is one of the most common respiratory diseases affecting horses. There are at least...

Jul 31, 2019 | Diseases, Horses

Horses can be impacted by several different diseases and illnesses. Preventative steps are critical to keeping...

Jul 31, 2019 | Diseases, Horses

Kathy Anderson, Extension Horse Specialist, University of Nebraska Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease which...

Jul 31, 2019 | Diseases, Horses

Laminitis is inflammation within the sensitive laminae of the feet. It can occur for many reasons, but as a...

Jul 31, 2019 | Diseases, Horses

Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Equine infectious anemia (EIA), or swamp fever, is a viral disease that occurs...

Jul 31, 2019 | Diseases, Horses

Craig Wood, University of Kentucky The organism Sarcocystis neurona, a single-celled animal, can cause equine...

Jul 31, 2019 | Diseases, Horses

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-born virus that can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis...

Jul 31, 2019 | Diseases, Horses

Strangles Craig Wood, University of Kentucky Strangles is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection in horses....