Separate when practical
New or returning horses may need a defined observation or quarantine plan.
Do not share everything
Buckets, thermometers, grooming tools and tack can carry contamination.
Temperature logs are useful
A daily temperature can reveal illness before obvious signs appear in higher-risk settings.
Traffic matters
People, trailers and equipment move pathogens as well as horses do.
Have an isolation trigger
Know what signs mean the horse stops sharing airspace and equipment while you call the vet.