Latest News – The Horse
Equine Lameness
Equine lameness, defined as a deviation from a normal gait, is an indicator of a structural or functional disorder of the musculoskeletal system (the limbs or spinal column) that is noted while the horse is either moving or stationary.
Equine Joint Injections
Equine joint injections can help veterinarians diagnose lameness or medicate a horse’s painful joint.
Equine Arthritis
Equine arthritis refers to an inflammation of the joint. There are different kinds of arthritis, such as septic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. However, the most important arthritis affecting horses is osteoarthritis.
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are two of the six essential nutrients required by horses (the other four are water, carbohydrates, protein, and fat).
Hoof Supplements
Oral supplements might be indicated for horses with dry, cracked, or brittle hooves.
Feeding Easy Keepers
The term “easy keepers” refers to horses and ponies that maintain or gain weight on a minimum amount of food.
Feeding Geriatric Horses
Just because a horse is older does not mean he needs a special diet. However, many older horses with special physical or nutritional needs (geriatric horses) require specific diets and feed modifications to maintain good health and body condition.
General Equine Supplements
Supplements, or nutraceuticals, are thought to have some beneficial effects for horses, but more studies are necessary.
Equine Joint Supplements
Equine joint supplements have been purported to decrease inflammation, increase mobility, and more. This guide to equine joint supplements includes a seven-step quality evaluation process and tips for choosing a safe and effective product.
Joint Structure and Function
A joint is defined as an anatomic union or junction between two or more bones. There are three basic types of joints in the horse: Synovial, fibrous, and cartilaginous.
Equine Upper Airway
Understand the structure and function of the equine upper respiratory system to understand horses’ breathing.
Cardiology: The Equine Heart
Cardiac disease is considered the third-most common cause of “poor performance” in athletic horses (after musculoskeletal disease and respiratory disorders).
Vaccinating Horses
Vaccinating horses is generally considered to be the most cost-effective method of preventing infectious diseases; however, vaccines do have limitations.
Strangles
Equine Strangles is a highly contagious and debilitating equine disease caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi.
The Horse’s Digestive System
The horse’s digestive system is large, complex, and functions like a factory, yet it is exceedingly delicate. Digestive tract dysfunction in the horse is an important concern for owners and veterinarians.
Equine Cushing’s Disease
Know the facts of Equine Cushing’s, a hormonal disease in horses often linked to a pituitary gland tumor. Included in this fact sheet are an overview of the disease, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for future health.
