Biotin: Does it Work?
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
March 1, 2008
Here’s what we know about the efficacy of this popular hoof supplement.
Here’s what we know about the efficacy of this popular hoof supplement.
Can you offer any general guidelines on how raising and handling a young stud would differ from raising fillies?
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Veterinarians now have more tools to help diagnose and treat specific lameness problems.
Horse hooves aren’t created equal, which can make it hard to understand the healthy foot’s form and function.
Septicemia can manifest as pneumonia, diarrhea, meningitis (inflammation of the membranes of the brain and spinal cord), and joint and/or umbilical infections in the foal.
How do the worm infestations of horses and domestic pets, such as dogs and cats, correspond with each other, if at all?
My 3-year-old pony mare developed a purulent (discharging pus) head infection last summer and was subsequently diagnosed with a stenotic (narrowing) left guttural pouch, which required two laser surgeries to correct.
Wellness care can result in a healthier life for the horse at a more manageable cost for the owner.
The key to a good feed program is to start with the proper type of forage for the individual, then (if needed) pick the right concentrate or supplement.
New transportation laws and a drought-induced hay crisis might be at the root of a recent reversal in equine welfare progress in Romania. More animals are reportedly being abandoned or malnourished than in previous years, according to
The Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund will hold its annual All Star Jocky Team Penning at the Kentucky Horse Park on April 14. The emcee for the evening is award-winning comedian Tim Conway, vice president of the group.
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Investigators searching for dead horses on land once owned by the family of a suspended (South Carolina) state official on Friday picked through a South Carolina field marking spots where they found bones or thought shallow graves were dug for
Horses owned by the Thurston family of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, were exposed to a gas leak from a sour oil facility four months ago, and family members say the livestock still have not recovered, according to an article on
Leptospirosis does affect horses, and it can be the cause of some serious health problems, including abortion in pregnant mares and chronic uveitis (moon blindness).
Instead of burning the flesh, freeze branding uses intense cold to kill pigment-producing cells.
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