Coggins

As we were loading our horses, I asked my daughter to ensure we had Coggins test certificates in the truck. My grandson overheard our conversation and said he’ll check, but what are they? The Coggins test detects Equine Infectious Anemia(EIA), a disease not unlike HIV, but in horses. It is a rare disease, but it …

My grandson noticed we give special attention to the new horses when we bring them home. Seeing the unique activity surrounding the animal prompted him to ask why we treat a new horse differently and what our system is. We recently bought two yearlings; these horses have spent their entire lives in one pasture. My …