Horse Health | Botulism Outbreak in Four States Linked to Alfalfa Cubes

Horse health care, disease, and the latest in equine research. [TheHorse.com]( HORSE HEALTH Newsletter December 20, 2022 [View this email in browser]( [Like us on Facebook]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Pinterest]( [Follow us on Instagram]( Article [Botulism Outbreak in Four States Linked to Alfalfa Cubes]( Horses in Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas have become sick with suspected botulism linked to alfalfa cubes, which are distributed to feed stores in 10 states. [Read Now]( ADVERTISEMENT Podcast [Equine Innovators: Pathology is More Than Just Necropsies]( Dr. Uneeda Bryant describes how veterinary pathologists safeguard horse populations, determine causes of death, and protect the human-animal bond. [Listen Now]( Infographic [4 Common Equine Respiratory Conditions]( Use this visual guide to learn about lower respiratory problems that can affect your horse. [View Now]( ADVERTISEMENT Article [Identifying Foal Rejection]( Foal rejection can jeopardize the foal's health—and even life—due to failure of passive transfer of immunity or severe injury. [Read Now]( Article [What’s That Sound? Respiratory Distress in Horses]( Several conditions can cause respiratory noise and distress in horses. Be vigilant, and have your horse evaluated if you notice signs. [Read Now]( Article [Sugars and Peppermints: Not Safe Treats for All Horses]( Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one. [Read Now]( Article [Emerging Equine Eye Therapies]( Learn about 4 cutting-edge treatments for equine eye issues ranging from corneal ulcers to cancer, in this article from the December 2022 issue of The Horse. [Read Now]( THIS WEEK’S POLL [Holiday Parades]( Have you ever participated in a parade with your horses? If so, tell us how you prepared them for all the sights and sounds. [Yes]( [No]( LAST WEEK’S POLL [Deck the Stalls]( Do you decorate your horse barn or facilities for the holiday season? [View Results]( Article [The Effects of Longeing on Your Horse’s Joints]( Longeing horses in a controlled way and avoiding overlongeing could be the most effective ways to protect their joints. [Read Now]( Article [Equine Lower Airway Evaluations: From Start to Finish]( Veterinarians must consider certain factors when performing diagnostics to identify the source of respiratory disease. Learn more in this article from the December 2022 issue of The Horse. [Read Now]( Article [16 Horses Exposed to Strangles in Michigan]( One horse in Bay County, Michigan, is positive for strangles, and 16 horses have been exposed. [Read Now]( Article [The Foundation for the Horse Awards Researchers Over $190,000]( The inaugural Innovation and Discovery Research Grants went to four accomplished equine researchers in support of exceptional science. [Read Now]( [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( • [Manage All Newsletter Subscriptions]( • [Privacy Policy]( • [Contact Us]( Copyright © 2022 Equine Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 2365 Harrodsburg Rd #A200 Lexington, KY 40504-3331 Please do not reply to this message. This e-mail box is not monitored, and any e-mails received at this e-mail address will not be read. PARTNERS IN EQUINE HEALTH [AAEP Media Partner]( [AAEVT]( [IAPF]( [EPM Society] [BEVA](