Parasites in Horses: Managing Common ‘Worms’
Learn about the lifecycles of common found parasites in horses and how to manage them.
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Posted by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | Aug 18, 2018 | Basic Care, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Horse Care
Learn about the lifecycles of common found parasites in horses and how to manage them.
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | May 22, 2018 | Article, Horse Care, Other Respiratory Problems, Vital Signs & Physical Exam
By paying close attention to when and where it occurs and any additional clinical signs, you can help your veterinarian find the cause of and cure for your horse’s cough.
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | Apr 1, 2018 | Article, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Lameness, Puncture Wounds
Nails that have punctured the bottom of a horse’s hoof, sometimes called “street nails,” require careful veterinary inspection and treatment. Here’s what to know.
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | Oct 1, 2017 | Article, Colic, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions
The steps owners should take if they suspect a horse has colic depend on the severity of the signs. Here’s what to know.
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | Mar 12, 2017 | Article, Genetics
Dr. Annette McCoy explains how horse color is a great example of something called “simple inheritance.”
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | Dec 1, 2016 | Article, Foaling & Foaling Problems, Mare Care, Mare Fertility, Mare Nutrition
Reproductive health, vaccination status, and nutrition are key to readying your mare to care for her foal.
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | Apr 17, 2016 | Article, Laminitis (Founder), Mare Care, Mare Nutrition, Pasture and Forages
Spring grass might be delicious for horses, but it can cause problems including laminitis and fescue toxicity.
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | Mar 20, 2016 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Cushing's Disease, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Feeding Old Horses, Older Horse Care Concerns, Vaccinations
Owners should watch senior horses closely for signs of decline and contact their veterinarians if problems arise.
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | Mar 18, 2016 | Air Quality, Article, Barns and Sheds, COPD, Heaves & RAO, Diseases and Conditions, Farm and Barn, Healthy Farm Management, Lower Airway Problems, Other Respiratory Problems, Respiratory Problems, Respiratory System
Learn how to make changes around the barn to reduce horses’ likelihood of developing respiratory disease.
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | Feb 18, 2016 | Article, Conditioning Young Horses, Muscle and Joint Problems, Musculoskeletal System, Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD), Recovering from Injury & Surgery
Diet, exercise, biomechanics, and genetics all play a role in disease development, researchers say.
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