Dr. Kellon explains that over 70% of the immune system of the intestinal tract called GALT (gut associated lymphoid tissue) surrounds the digestive tract. This provides barriers to infection and plays an important role in immune responses, making the gut a significant factor in maintaining a healthy immune system.

Hay elevators need to be lubricated, but be sure to use vegetable oil so you don’t contaminate the hay. Using products that can be used to grease most farm machinery doesn’t work on a hay elevator. Yes, they lubricate the elevator, but that same petroleum based product will rub off the equipment onto your hay, and into your horse’s stomach. So think before you grease!

Outbreaks of equine viral arteritis, which is caused by the virus, may result in significant economic losses to the equine industry due to pregnancy loss in mares, death in young foals and establishment of the carrier state in stallions. The virus is maintained in the equine population between breeding seasons by persisting in the carrier stallion.

The fun and interactive presentation, “Sports Medicine: Try Your Hand at Diagnosing Lameness,” will take place on Tuesday, October 4, at 6:30 p.m. at New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA. The lecture, in Alumni Hall, is free and open to the public.

Be sure to clean your blade as you work, stroking with a small brush. You should also make sure to oil the blade every 10-15 minutes as you work to keep the parts running smoothly.

Zoetis today announced LEPTO EQ INNOVATOR®, the only equine leptospirosis vaccine against L. pomona, received additional approval for use in broodmares for all three trimesters of pregnancy. Field safety studies, which examined the vaccine when used in the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy, showed no systemic or local reactions to vaccination.1,2 “Leptospires can cause late-term […]

This symposium will feature legal experts from the Tri-State area who will speak on topics including:
“Basic Introduction of Business Formation for Equine Operators”
“Liability Avoidance from Bio-Security Issues to Stableman’s Lien Act”
“U.S. Immigration Law Basics & Recent Updates”
“Overview of Workers Compensation Law for Equine Operations”
“The Importance of an Equine Accountant”
“Basic Insurance Coverage for Equine Operations.

When you open the stall door, pitchfork in hand, are you hit with an acrid burning of the nose, lungs and throat? That my friend, is the signature trademark of ammonia.

While fall offers much to be thankful for, including cool temperatures and scenic trails, the season can cause hiccups in horse care, especially in terms of what horses consume. As the days shorten, you can stow the mower, but other problems lurk in pasture and their surroundings. Read on:

At the end of the 30 day period, 11 out of 13 horses demonstrated weight loss with an average of 33.8 lbs, with some losing in excess of 50 lbs. Foot soreness was also improved in 7 out of the 13 patients.