Aloe Vera for Equine Ulcers?
A veterinarian addresses whether oral aloe vera could help horses with gastric ulcers and offers evidence-based alternatives.
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Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, is a professor of equine surgery and gastroenterology at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. His research interest is gastrointestinal physiology in horses, studying the mechanisms of injury and repair in the gut with the clinical outlook of enhancing recovery of horses with colic.
Posted by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Jun 15, 2022 | Article, Digestive System, Medications, Nutrition, Ulcers
A veterinarian addresses whether oral aloe vera could help horses with gastric ulcers and offers evidence-based alternatives.
Read MorePosted by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Apr 24, 2018 | Breeding and Reproduction, Colic, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Foaling & Foaling Problems, Foaling & Foaling Problems, Mare Care, Mare Care and Problems, Media, Podcasts
Post-foaling colic is a significant threat for mares. Dr. Anthony Blikslager describes what to look for and how to respond if your mare colics following foaling.
Read MorePosted by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Apr 23, 2018 | Colic, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Media, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Podcasts
Dr. Anthony Blikslager reviews what to look for if you think your horse is colicking.
Read MorePosted by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Sep 30, 2015 | Colic, Media, Medications, Pain Management, Seminars, University of Kentucky Diagnostic Research Lecture Series, Vet Procedures, Video, Working With a Veterinarian
Dr. Anthony Blikslager offers insight to vets on recognizing horses in pain and covers drug therapy options.
Read MorePosted by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Jun 23, 2015 | Article, Horse Care, Medications, Musculoskeletal System, Navicular Problems, Vital Signs & Physical Exam
What can happen if a horse overdoses on Previcox? A veterinarian shares his insight.
Read MorePosted by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Apr 7, 2014 | Article, Horse Care, Poisoning & Toxicity
My horses got into a pasture yesterday where deer corn had been spread, and they ate some of it. Then, last night, they didn’t want to eat anything. What is the deer corn going to do to them?
Read MorePosted by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Mar 3, 2014 | Article, Horse Care
What might cause my mare to regurgitate her grain?
Read MorePosted by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | May 21, 2013 | Article, Colic
Are there any products available to give on a daily basis to horses that develop gas easily?
Read MorePosted by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Oct 1, 2012 | Article, Hernias
My gelding has been diagnosed with a hernia between the omentum and the inguinal ring. He hasn’t had signs of
Read MorePosted by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Oct 19, 2010 | Ask TheHorse, Basic Care, Colic, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Podcasts, Working With a Veterinarian
All about equine colic, from when to call the vet to how well horses recover from surgery.
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