Instead of causing foot pain directly, rear hoof imbalances seem to cause more problems higher up the leg—to the hocks, stifles, glutes, and sacroiliac joint, one vet says.
A recent study has revealed that aspirin’s effects on horses seem less pronounced than in humans. In fact, some horses might be resistant to it.
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Activated charcoal administered via a nasogastric tube might help stop the intoxication process that leads to death.
Time is of the essence when diagnosing and treating atypical myopathy as it can prove fatal in less than two days.
Our nutritionist explains how horses break down dietary fat despite not having a gallbladder for bile storage.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) reported Feb. 2 that it has confirmed equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) cases in four horses at separate locations around the state.
A 3-year-old Thoroughbred found unable to rise in his stall was euthanized after testing positive for EHV-1.
Both medical and surgical management resulted in more than 94% of treated horses surviving to discharge from one hospital, researchers found.
Researchers found that surgical correction of a patent urachus or infected umbilical remnants often has a good outcome.
Here’s how vets can carry out five common mildly aversive procedures using learning science and behavior modification techniques.
If foals are diagnosed and treated early they generally have a fair to good chance to make a full recovery.
Cytology allows vets to correctly diagnose a corneal ulcer’s underlying cause and institute appropriate therapy.
The course is designed to educate farriers about producing original research, increase the evidence-base behind farriery, and enhance equine welfare.
Removing the ovaries won’t fix other issues, from static shock to bladder adhesions, that can make mares behave badly.
The 2-year-old Miniature Horse gelding with an unknown vaccination history developed clinical signs on Jan. 10 and was euthanized on Jan. 16.
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