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Ask the Vet: What’s up with West Nile Virus?

West Nile Virus has had a busy summer, infecting horses around the country. HN’s vet-in-residence Dr. Jen Johnson gives us the DL on this deadly virus and a theory about why it’s on the rise. continue reading »

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Ask the Vet: Straight from the horse’s mouth

What’s up in there? And why’s teeth-floating such a big deal? Dr. Jen Johnson brings us a primer on equine dentistry. continue reading »

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012

Ask the Vet: Generic vs. brand name drugs

How do generic versions of Adequan and GastroGard stack up to the real deal? Horse Nation’s vet-in-residence Dr. Jen Johnson weighs in. continue reading »

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

HN Rerun: Beat the heat, pt. 2

I was going to wait until tomorrow to post this, but after posting Part 1 earlier today there was a clamoring of “We want Part 2 and we want it now! Because it’s hot NOW!” And here at HN, we give the people what they want. continue reading »

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

HN Rerun: Beat the heat, pt. 1

Earlier this summer Dr. Jen Johnson penned a fantastic series about proper post-workout care for horses in hot weather. With a heat wave encompassing much of the nation, we think it’s appropriate to republish. continue reading »

Ask the Vet: Confessions of a (former) USEF Drug Testing Assistant

If your horse gets randomly selected to be drug tested at a show, what happens next? Dr. Jen Johnson demystifies the process. continue reading »

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

Ask the Vet: Are you prepared?

Accidents happen (especially when there are horses involved). It’s our job as horse owners to be as prepared as possible for the unexpected. This week, Dr. Jen Johnson shows us how to assemble a well-stocked equine first-aid kit. continue reading »

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

Ask the Vet: Beat the heat, pt. 2

Yesterday, our new columnist Dr. Jen Johnson talked us through the science behind equine body temperature. Today she explains how to put that knowledge to work via an effective hot-weather post-workout routine. continue reading »

Friday, May 25th, 2012

Ask the Vet: Beat the heat, pt. I

Our newest columnist, Dr. Jen Johnson, pens the first in a two-part series about proper post-workout care for horses in hot weather. Today, she explains the science behind equine body temperature. continue reading »

Thursday, May 24th, 2012