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Routine grooming of horses often focuses on the coat and hooves, but two areas frequently overlooked are the sheath of geldings and stallions and the udder area of mares. Research from equine veterinarians and Extension resources indicates that periodic cleaning of these areas can help prevent irritation, infection, and discomfort while allowing owners to monitor…
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Maintaining a clean, disease-controlled equine environment isn’t just good practice, it’s essential. Research from veterinary epidemiology, infectious-disease science, and the USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) consistently shows that pathogen load directly correlates with disease risk, especially for respiratory viruses like EHV-1, strangles, Salmonella, and environmentally persistent agents like dermatophytes (ringworm). Proper sanitation, disinfection,…