Posted by Dr. Cory Reng on June 15 2009 16:31

Equine Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2004 To give the best chances for a pregnancy, other procedures may need to be done. Most mares that are bred AI are flushed. Flushing is a procedure where fluids containing an antibiotic are used to rinse the uterus and debris left by the semen and extender. This is done 2-6 hours post breeding, after the semen has moved into the fallopian tubes. Many vets also choose to give the mare Regu-mate for a few days after breeding to insure the best chances of implantati... [More]

Posted by Dr. Cory Reng on June 15 2009 15:57

Equine Newsletter 4th Quarter 2004 Most mare owners know that they should vaccinate their pregnant mares with Pneumoabort K at 5, 7,and 9 months of pregnancy. But it takes a thorough understanding of Herpes virus to take all the steps necessary to prevent abortion storms in your mares. Equine Herpesvirus, also known as Rhinopneumoninitis or "Snots" is caused by a tight familiy of viruses. There are 2 strains that are most important (EHV-1 and EHV-4). As a rule EHV-4 mostly causes the respira... [More]

Posted by Dr. Cory Reng on June 12 2009 16:20

Equine Newsletter 4th Quarter 2003 Rhinopneumonia There is very little as devastating as losing your foal crop to an abortion storm. Rhinopneumonia is a viral infection that is known for just that. As it's name implies, it causes a runny nose and potentially pneumonia in young horses. The disaster for brood mares is that the same virus that causes "snots" in youngsters can cause wide-spread abortion. The abortions can occur anytime during pregnancy but are most common in the last trimester. ... [More]

Posted by Dr. Cory Reng on June 12 2009 16:20

Equine Newsletter 4th Quarter 2003 Rhinopneumonia There is very little as devastating as losing your foal crop to an abortion storm. Rhinopneumonia is a viral infection that is known for just that. As it's name implies, it causes a runny nose and potentially pneumonia in young horses. The disaster for brood mares is that the same virus that causes "snots" in youngsters can cause wide-spread abortion. The abortions can occur anytime during pregnancy but are most common in the last trimester. ... [More]

Posted by Administrator on June 16 2005 10:26

Equine Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2005 Broodmares Remember there are three reasons to vaccinate mares To protect the mare-Rhino/Flu/Tetanus/EEE/WEE/West Nile To protect the fetus-Rhino at 5, 7 and 9 months of pregnancy To protect the foal to 3 months-Rhino/WEE/EEE/West Nile Foals Vaccinate foals for the following reasons Early protection—First days of life-Tetanus No protection from mother-If mares are unvaccinated West Nile at 1 month Replace maternal immunity starting at 3... [More]

Posted by Dr. Cory Reng on June 15 2004 16:40

Equine Newsletter 3rd Quarter 2004 Q: What is floating? A: Floating involves using a set of special files to remove the sharp points on horse teeth. Q: Why do points form? A: Unlike human teeth, horse teeth grow continuously. As the horse chews, the teeth grind on the opposing teeth. Due to the offset nature of a horses jaw, the teeth wear in a way that leaves points on the outside of the upper teeth and the inside of the lower teeth. Q: How can you tell if your horses teeth need to be fl... [More]

Posted by Dr. Cory Reng on June 15 2004 15:38

Equine Newsletter 1st Quarter 2004 These (H/H) horses will pass the trait on to 100% of their offspring. While the genetic test does a good job determining whether or not your horse will pass HYPP on to offspring, it does not predict how severe symptoms may be. For example, a (N/H) horse may die of an HYPP attack while a (H/H) horse may never have severe symptoms, especially if managed correctly. Managing HYPP horses has become something of an art form, especially since many of the top horse... [More]

Posted by Administrator on January 12 2003 16:20

Equine Drugs Equine Newsletter 2003 *This is not ment to be an exhaustive list. Many other dewormers are on the market. Drug Brand Name L. Strongyles S. Stongyles Roundworms Pinworms Bots Tape worms Ivermection Zimecterin 95-100 95-100 90-100 72-97 95-100 0   Equvalan 95-100 95-100 90-100 72-97 95-100 0   Quest 95-100 95-100 90-100 72-97 95-100 0   Rotate1 95-100 95-100 90-100 72-97 95-100 0 Pyrantel Paomate ... [More]