Managing Sweet Itch in Horses
Haylie Kerstetter
June 17, 2023
Dr. Susan White describes factors to consider when caring for a horse with sweet itch.
Dr. Susan White describes factors to consider when caring for a horse with sweet itch.
An equine veterinarian’s rehabilitation plan depends on whether the horse received surgical or nonsurgical treatment.
Neck pain and pathologies are common in sport horses. It is important to combine results from clinical findings with imaging when making a diagnosis.
Neck pain in horses can be difficult to diagnose; clinical signs might not match what’s seen on imaging. Learn how vets interpret findings and develop a treatment plan.
In this episode learn about treating sweet itch, dealing with hair loss in itchy horses, and managing EMS and allergies, among other topics. Sponsored by KineticVet.
With proper treatment and rehabilitation, horses with neurologic conditions such as EPM and EHM can recover and live happy and healthy lives.
Water treadmills and swimming can be useful when rehabilitating or conditioning horses. Learn how to choose the right option for your horse based on your goals.
Dr. Anna Pesta-Dunaway explains the best ways to manage and prevent ulcers in competition horses in this clip from Ask TheHorse Live.
Dr. Anna Pesta-Dunaway describes the basics of helping the competition horse build muscle in this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live.
Dr. Shannon Pratt-Phillips describes what to consider when switching your competition horse to a forage-only diet.
How practitioners can improve the current workplace culture driving so many veterinarians away.
Dr. Anna Pesta-Dunaway talks about the change in nutritional needs that occurs as horses age and how to manage it if they are competing.
Many respiratory conditions affecting horses cause similar signs, so it is vital for owners and veterinarians to pursue a diagnosis and create a treatment plan.
Equine athletes have specific nutritional needs that must be met to keep them performing their best. Sponsored by Purina.
Adiposity can cause a variety of health problems in performance horses, from heat stress to arthritis.
Researchers discussed the complications 212 veterinarians experienced after performing sacroiliac joint region injections.
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