Health Tips

Vaccine Recommendation Changes
Effective January 1, 2010 Bayhill Equine is making several changes to our vaccine recommendations. The changes in recommendations are specifically for Rabies and West Nile Virus vaccines. For a description of these changes and a summary of our current vaccination schedule. Read Article

Equine Flu Epidemic - Veterinarians, UCD: Equine flu on the rise.
Please see the article below regarding Equine Influenza. Bayhill Equine recommends bi-annual vaccination for Equine Influenza. The article discusses an intranasal vaccine. Bayhill uses a vaccine that can be administered intranasal or intramuscular. If your horse has been vaccinated in the last 6 months they are up to date. If you have any questions about your horse's vaccination status or believe they are exhibiting signs of influenza, please call the office.  "What appears to be a virulent strain of horse flu is making its way through Cottonwood and Red Bluff and has claimed the lives of three horses." Read Article

American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP Publications)
The AAEP has created a number of helpful articles on a variety of topics including: Foal Nutrition, Equine Health Insurance, Laminitis, and many more. Read Articles

Caring for the Mature Adult Equine 12/09/09
Bayhill Equine is now offering Mature Adult Health Screenings.  This article describes the importance of having your older horses examined on an annual basis. Read Article

Deworming Article 11/5/09
Up to date information on internal parasites and deworming recommendations. 
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Rehab Experts Emphasize Teamwork - By Lynn M. Tiffany
This article is great for describing this new emerging field and the importance of a knowledgeable staff and a veterinarian with experience in the rehab field. Read Article

Pigeon Fever Article 10/10/07
At the time of this article’s publication there are several properties in the Woodside area that have recently had cases of  “Pigeon Fever”. This article is a response to those asking for more information about the disease and what they can do. Read Article

Pro-Stride Article 9/14/16
Patrons in the equine industry have been hearing of a new treatment on the market recently: Pro-Stride. What is it? What does it do? Could it benefit my horse?  Read Article


Nuclear Scintigraphic and Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Dr. Zdimal's research paper comparing nuclear scintigraphic and magnetic resonance imaging modalities in horses with proximal suspensory desmopathy. Read Article

American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Publication Articles

10 Tips for Choosing the Best Hay for Your Horse 
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10 tips for Fighting Fungus-infected Fescue
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10 Tips for Preventing Colic
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10 Tips for Reducing Your Horse's West Nile Risk
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10 Tips for Weight Reduction in the Overweight Horse
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10 Tips for Caring for the Older Horse 12/09/09
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Be Prepared for an Equine Health Emergency
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Don’t Skip the Purchase Exam
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Help your Foal Grow with Proper Nutrition
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Help Your Mare Have a Safe Delivery
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Learn to Recognize the Signs of Laminitis
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Learn to Recognize your Horse’s Dental Problems
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Protect your Horse from EIA
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Learn to Recognize the Symptoms of EPM
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Understanding Your Horse Insurance Responsibilities
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