Equine Safety Carolinas

08/15/2023

Great tips for trail riders!

08/11/2023

Don't forget your equines rabies vaccines

Rabies is a fatal viral disease of mammals and occurs infrequently in horses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that equids account for less than 1% of all rabies cases in the USA; the total number of equine cases has historically ranged from 25–82 annually.

07/21/2023

Could you do more to help your horse stay cool in this weather?

https://madbarn.com/feeding-horses-in-hot-weather/?fbclid=IwAR3M5Eb_zlNniMnYU_TD3NdWvXLmQvNHWxCIRN8EkiQl3483Y61YB5KY5b8

With higher temperatures in the summertime, horses are prone to heat stress. This can contribute to an increased risk of colic, ulcers, weight loss, fatigue and dehydration during this time of year. Horse owners should be vigilant for signs their horse is overheated.

07/09/2023

Interesting study on cool downs!
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080620302215

06/15/2023

The upper respiratory disease commonly referred to as strangles is caused by Streptococcus equi subsp equi. Strangles is spread from horse to horse through direct contact. Horses can also contract the disease by coming into contact with contaminated surfaces. The disease is highly infectious.