EQUINE ENTERIC CORONAVIRUS
Recently we had a horse test positive for equine enteric coronavirus. This virus found in horses is NOT related to the current human coronavirus strain that has come out …
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Learn To Recognize Your Horse’s Dental Problems
Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. This is because some horses simply adapt …
Atopy
Atopy is a genetic, dermatologic or respiratory condition that develops when horses develop sensitizing antibodies to environmental allergens such as bedding, feed, tack, plants, and insects in the immediate …
Castration
Castration is an elective surgery that has been performed on colts from less than one week old to aged stallions. Most horsemen now prefer to geld colts prior to …
Cribbing
Cribbing occurs when a horse takes hold of any solid object with its incisor teeth, arches its head and neck in a characteristic fashion, and contracts the muscles on …
Equine Herpes Virus (Rhino)
Recently there have been reports of cases of rhinopneumonitis in the valley that have many people concerned about the safety of their horses. Please read the following to make …
Rabies
There are many potential zoonotic diseases (passed between animals and humans) that animal owners should be aware of. Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous system …
Imaging Feet
With the advent of digital radiography, it is now possible to image horses’ feet and have the results immediately available on a computer screen or saved on a disc …
Large Animal Removal and Disposal Partner
East Valley Equine recommends one of our preferred partners, The Last Ride AZ, for your Large Animal Removal and Disposal in the greater Phoenix area. You can contact them today at 602-819-6854 …
Liver Disease – Side Effects of Tetanus Anti-toxin
The liver is a very large and resilient organ. It can weigh anywhere from 10-20 pounds and it can often have as much as 2/3 of the organ diseased …