Kentucky’s first West Nile equine case has been reported by the State Veterinarian. The equine affected was a pleasure horse in Calloway County, southwestern Kentucky, and had no previous WNV… read more →
Horse management tips for cold temperatures By Holly Wiemers LEXINGTON, Ky., (Jan. 23, 2014) – Bitter cold temperatures have been a theme this winter, and are now here again. Experts… read more →
Deworming Schedule (revised 12-5-13) OPTION #1 Foals: Every 2 months starting at 1st month of life. Need to use Strongid (Pyrantel Pamoate) at 2Xs the dose against tapeworms, twice per… read more →
Late summer and fall is the time of year to look out for signs of Equine Proliferative Enteritis (EPE), a potentially serious disease. EPE is caused by the bacteria Lawsonia… read more →
The CDC Public Health Service officer at the Kentucky Department for Public Health and Dr. John Poe, KDH Veterinarian, have reported high levels of blue-green algae/cyanobacteria in some of central… read more →
Kentucky Tickbourne Disease Fact Sheet Tick borne diseases in Kentucky are associated with warm weather, tall grasses and brush. The seasonal occurrence of ticks coincides with people spending time outdoors… read more →
Grade I – All movements are synchronous and symmetrical and full abduction can be achieved and maintained. Grade II A- Abduction is achieved and maintained but transient asynchrony, flutter or delayed… read more →
Equine neurological diseases have been on the rise over the last few years. Last year, 618 equine cases of WNV were reported, up from 87 in 2011. And in 2011… read more →
Eastern Tent Caterpillars It is that time of year – While Dr. Morehead was driving through the countryside he noticed a few Eastern Tent Caterpillar tents. Keep your eyes open… read more →
Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association News Alert kvma@aol.com Equine Herpes Virus Type 1 (EHV-1) is described to be a highly contagious pathogen that is ubiquitous in horse populations throughout the world.… read more →