1. When should horses be dewormed for tapeworms? Published: November 19, 2009
2. How big of a health problem is mold inside the home? What's a good source for more information? Published: September 12, 2009
3. In general, is it better to use a paste dewormer or a continuous dewormer? Published: June 18, 2009
4. Is it common to require a yearly negative Coggins test for boarded horses or just when they are initially moved in? I have a small barn and allow some boarders. A new incoming horse that has been in state for the last five years would like to come in without proof of a negative Coggins test for this year. How likely is the horse to be positive for Coggins? Published: June 18, 2009
5. I have a mare that has had laminitis due to getting into and eating an excessive amount of grain. We feed her two flakes of alfalfa/grass hay every morning and evening, and she was dewormed about a month ago. She is ribby and is sunk in somewhat in front of her flank area and looks as if she could put on a little weight. Can I feed her some type of grain to put on some weight since she is prone to laminitis? Published: June 18, 2009
6. Is the shrub called a red-tipped photinia poisonous to horses? I would like to plant it close to a fence line, but I'm not sure if it is poisonous. Published: June 18, 2009
7. I have a spotted horse that has white around her genital area that has been raw and scabbed for a long time. Could this be skin cancer or a skin disorder? Published: June 18, 2009
8. Do I have any options for my horse that is in the early stages of navicular syndrome? Published: June 18, 2009
9. Should I use a breeding roll when breeding small maiden mares to tall stallions that weigh much more than the mare and are very well endowed? Published: June 18, 2009
10. I have a 25-year-old Paint Fox Trotter mare. She is losing her mane. It looks like she is going bald, but it is not breaking off. We are trying to put weight on her with beet pulp and weight gainer. She also gets MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), vitamins, and garlic granules. I'm not quite sure why she is losing the hair. Published: June 18, 2009
11. How poisonous are azaleas, and how much must an average-sized horse consume to be affected? Published: June 18, 2009
12. Our Fox Trotter has a sarcoid on his inner hind right leg. We had it surgically removed in July, but it grew back. After surgery, the vet gave us some sarcoid cream from the University of Liverpool, England, from one of the top vets there who researches sarcoids. We have had to apply three sessions of the cream, in August., September, and October, and still the sarcoid returns. What other treatment is more effective that we should try? We do not have a lot of money to put into this but want our horse to be free of sarcoids. Published: June 18, 2009
13. There is a lump on my horse at the point of an intravenous (IV) injection. Do I use ice or hot compresses on the area? Why did it happen? Published: June 09, 2009
14. Our three-year-old horse has suddenly stopped letting us bridle her. She will rear up and kick and seems to be really sensitive about her ears. Published: June 09, 2009
15. We are looking at purchasing a three-year-old filly. We noticed she has an umbilical hernia. Do we need to be concerned about this? Published: June 09, 2009
16. I need an expert opinion about hauling a horse 1 1/2 hours in a stock trailer when the temperature is forecast to be about 38 to 49 degrees F. My wife has found a horse she wants that is located about 90 miles away from where we live. The seller said that he would deliver the horse in a stock trailer. Will the horse will get too cold during the trip? Published: June 09, 2009
17. Our horse has swollen ankles. He was an Amish buggy horse for several years and is hardly used now. Mostly pastured, his diet is hay and cracked corn twice a day. Two weeks ago, he gave about five to 10 buggy rides at an event. His ankles started swelling about five days ago. He is uncomfortable and stiff looking. Is it from the buggy rides? What do you recommend for the swelling? Published: June 09, 2009
18. Is there anything you can put on a bog spavin to help it go down? Published: June 09, 2009
19. What causes white flaky hoof sole, and what can be done about it? Published: June 09, 2009
20. I have some horses with swelling in their mouth, and I was wondering what can cause this. Published: June 09, 2009
21. I have a five-year-old foundation-bred Quarter Horse who has just been diagnosed with navicular disease. My farrier has trimmed his hooves short and put on balance shoes so he will break over faster. What else can I do? Published: June 09, 2009
22. What kind of veterinary tests, health forms, or immunizations are required for animals showing in 4-H shows in New Hampshire? Published: May 19, 2009
23. What are the final signs of a mare with Coggins? Published: March 22, 2009
24. How can I control dermatitis on my horse? Published: March 22, 2009
25. How old is too old for a mare to reproduce? Published: March 22, 2009
26. I have a mare that is pregnant, and she is losing her hair on her back hips all the way to the skin. She is 5 years old and has had a baby before but not since I have had her. The hair seems to be coming off in clumps, and I can't figure out why. She seems extremely healthy otherwise. Published: March 22, 2009
27. What information can you provide on equine epilepsy and seizures? Published: March 22, 2009
28. Is equine thrush of the hoof contagious to other horses? Published: March 22, 2009
29. Can pests cause a health issue for my family? Published: March 11, 2009
30. My horse has a lump under its jaw with no other symptoms of strangles. What else could it be? Published: February 17, 2009

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