Seeking Relief: Current Directions in Equine Pain Management
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
September 28, 2021
Learn what veterinarians are doing to improve how they control equine pain.
Learn what veterinarians are doing to improve how they control equine pain.
Rabies infection can be insidious and vague, posing a threat to you, your horses, and your pets without you even realizing it.
Scientists found that a professional’s light, steady, straight pull at a slightly downward angle relieved pain at several sites along the equine spine.
This marks the state’s 15th confirmed equine case of EEE in 2021.
He might seem perfect—but before you call him yours, determine if a horse is sound and serviceable for the job at hand and if you can live with his inevitable flaws.
Find out how to keep you, your prone-to-worry horse, and those around him safe.
Behavior and performance changes that could be associated with gastric ulcers in horses should prompt further veterinary investigation.
Targeted nutrition can sustain performance horses’ gut and cellular health during the stress of travel and competition.
A study found omeprazole protected horses against phenylbutazone-induced equine glandular gastric disease but might exacerbate phenylbutazone-induced intestinal disease.
Researchers described normal pituitary gland appearance on MRI. Their findings might help veterinarians identify PPID in horses and start treatment earlier.
As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine proven methods based on research findings to formulate a plan.
A well-planned feeding program helps a foal’s caretakers manage growth rate effectively. Learn about common foal-feeding challenges and solutions, as well as how to develop a well-balanced feeding program for young, growing horses.
Find out how to avoid equine skin and coat problems caused by frequent lathering and rinsing.
Here are a few common myths about horse hay, how these myths came to be accepted and, finally, the truth.
These mark the state’s eighth and ninth Eastern equine encephalomyelitis cases in horses for 2021.
Electrolytes play an important role in hydration and cellular function in horses. Learn more about electrolytes, when you might need to supplement them, and what research has shown about how they affect performance horses.
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