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https://www.agdaily.com/livestock/ehv-1-outbreak-expanding-major-events-texas/

EHV-1 outbreak expanding after major events in Texas Veterinarians and equine facilities across Texas are tightening biosecurity and urging strict quarantine measures after an aggressive EHV-1/EHM outbreak.

https://texasagriculture.gov/News-Events/Article/10631/Commissioner-Miller-Alerts-Texas-Equine-Industry-of-EHV-1-Outbreak

Commissioner Miller Alerts Texas Equine Industry of EHV-1 Outbreak Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today issued an alert to Texas horsemen of an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) reported by Texas veterinarians after the recent World Championship Barrel Racing (WPRA) Finals in the Waco area on November 5-9. Commissi...

Mrs. Martha and Pollyanna taking it all in.

Oreo getting a good check up.

September is , so here is some food for thought regarding equine lameness.

Lameness is a term used to describe a horse’s change in gait, usually in response to pain somewhere in a limb, but also possibly as a result of a mechanical restriction on movement. We all think of lameness when a horse is obviously limping, but lameness may only cause a subtle change in gait, or even just a decreased ability or willingness to perform.

The graphic below lists 7 goals you should try to attain in order to be the best caretaker for your animal. What are the areas in which you could improve?

Educating yourself and working with your trusted equine veterinarian to diagnose problems early on is in your horse's best interest. Lameness cannot always be prevented, but it can be minimized through your understanding of the factors involved in its development.

For more info about understanding equine lameness, visit the AAEP's website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/understanding-lameness