Equine Botulism

Equine Botulism

Botulism is sometimes referred to as “Forage poisoning” in adult horses or “shaker foal syndrome” in foals. Few horse owners are aware of the disease, a progressive, paralyzing disease that is 80-100 percent fatal in affected horses. The disease, caused by a potent...
Cold Weather Care

Cold Weather Care

It has been such a pleasant summer and beautiful fall; it is hard to believe that winter is just around the corner. But today, the wind shifted, and tonight, the temperature is going to dip down below freezing so it looks like winter is upon us. The good news is that...