Category: Ask The Vet

Answered by, Martin Nielsen, DVM, Ph.D., Gluck Equine Research Center, University of Kentucky Courtesy of AAEP Question: How often should I do fecal egg counts? I manage a boarding/lesson/show barn with 27-30 horses on the property.

Answered by, Terri Van Wambeke, DVM, Oregon City, Oregon Courtesy of AAEP Question: My 6-year-old mare has significant discomfort with ovarian follicles and has responded well to Regumate, which she has been off for 18 months.

Answered by, Clara Fenger, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Georgetown, KY Courtesy of AAEP Question: What is the current status of testing for hemp based products? Are terpene levels monitored?  Answer:Drug testing is not yet focused on testing

Answered by, Elizabeth Weber, DVM, Ocala, FLCourtesy of AAEP Question: What, in your opinion, is the leading cause of poor performance due to respiratory disease? Answer:Unfortunately, this is a question with no straightforward answer! While some

Answered by, Judy Marteniuk, DVM, Michigan State UniversityCourtesy of AAEP Question: How soon after a foal is born should they start receiving grain in their young diet? Answer:Foals will mimic their dam within the first few