Potomac horse fever (PHF) is a potentially deadly bacterial disease caused by Neorickettsia risticii which can affect horses of any breed, age, and use. It is endemic (i.e., it occurs regularly) in the Hudson River Valley and should be on all area horse owners’ radar during peak disease season: mid- to late summer and early fall.

The most important part of your horse health care toolbox isn’t a wrap or an ointment. It’s a valid VCPR — a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Not only is it required by law, but it’s also the basis for your horse’s veterinary care, from preventive measures to emergency situations.

EEE and WEE are mosquito-borne diseases with catastrophic consequences for infected horses. These viral diseases affect the central nervous system and cause both encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord).