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Veterinarians have seen huge success when managing wounds and skin infections with Zarasyl Equine. When asked about the barrier cream, Dr. Tony Kimmons of Franklin Equine Services said, “I’ve had several cases with deep penetrating wounds with extensive skin loss that responded extremely well to Zarasyl. Horse heart medication, horse joint medication, horse heartworm medicine for dogs, Order Chondroprotec …

Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs on the Rise in Horses: Choose Antibiotic-Free Zarasyl Instead Read More »

For 130 years, Merck, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases. Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA, is the global animal health business unit of Merck. Through its commitment to The Science of Healthier …

Equine Influenza is Top Infectious Upper Respiratory Disease for Second Straight Year Read More »

What are Vaccines, Really, and How Do They Work? Because vaccines stimulate an immune response, it’s not uncommon for some horses to experience mild, temporary side effects shortly after vaccination. These side effects may include low-grade fever, decrease appetite, fatigue or decrease energy, and tenderness at the injection site. Mild soreness can also temporarily affect …

Straight Talk About Equine Vaccination Read More »

Ultimately, it’s up to us. We accept responsibility for our horses’ well-being when we buy or breed them. I beseech—no, I challenge—my fellow horse owners to do some soul-searching, get educated, procrastinate no longer, and tell your veterinarian that these are services you want. Here’s your starting point: aaep.org/guidelines/parasite-control-­guidelines. But it’s up to you to take …

Managing Resistant Parasites in Horses: It’s Up to Us Read More »

Day appreciates the barn’s many functional benefits, including a 12-foot overhang at one end to park his carriages out of the weather. The Dutch doors and Diamond “M” sliding doors, he notes, are not only aesthetically attractive, but also make it easy to quickly close up the barn when inclement weather hits, and when transporting …

New Florida Horse Facility Supports Passion for Carriage Driving Read More »

TerraCycle is an innovative waste management company with a mission to eliminate the idea of waste. Operating nationally across 21 countries, TerraCycle partners with leading consumer product companies, retailers and cities to recycle products and packages, from dirty diapers to cigarette butts, that would otherwise end up being landfilled or incinerate. In addition. Horse prescription …

Louisville-Based Horse Feed Manufacturer Reins-In Packaging Waste with Help from Community & Recycling Partnership Read More »

Consider functional aesthetics — Nyberg notes that design features such as cupolas and wainscots can add visual appeal to a new barn. Other aesthetics can also provide functional benefits. “For example, a Diamond M door with a fixed window for the top half enables you to work in the barn and still be able to keep …

Planning for a New Horse Barn Read More »

Arthramid® Vet’s 2.5% PAAG is hydrophilic with lightly boun water molecules that can interchange with water molecules of surrounding synovial tissues. After administration, branching of the polyacrylamide chains takes place, and a three-dimensional matrix of cross-link polyacrylamide is form. The Arthramid® Vet matrix formed is less rigid than other PAAG scaffolds. Unique to Arthramid® Vet. …

Panel Discussion – Arthramid® Vet and other non-biologic joint medications Read More »

D-Viral’s spraying process and maintenance products (used in between sprayings) are safe, non-toxic and utilize powerful and effective ingredients for cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing air and surfaces in enclosed areas.  This includes barns, stalls, tack rooms, and the backstretch, too.  D-Viral maintenance products are available as an air sanitizer and in liquid, sprays and wipe …

Equine Defense Program is the Future of Stall and Stable Maintenance Read More »

Research shows that one in three owners worry about their ability to pay for their horse’s essential needs,¹ which can be stressful. We also understand the passion of equine veterinarians and the financial challenges they face,” said Jonathan Wainberg, general manager of Pets, at Synchrony. “By empowering their customers with a financing solution that helps them pay over time, while …

Synchrony Announces Expansion in Equine Market With New CareCredit Financial Solutions and Digital Capabilities Read More »