Heat Advisory for Horses
University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
June 18, 2021
Veterinarians from UC Davis offer 10 important tips to prevent heat-related problems in horses.
Veterinarians from UC Davis offer 10 important tips to prevent heat-related problems in horses.
Dr. Andrew van Eps suggests addressing obesity now to prevent laminitis, shares new insight into supporting limb laminitis, and offers advice about icing feet in acute cases.
Here’s a look at some common misconceptions about PPID and the truth behind them.
Learn how veterinarians diagnosed and managed six real-life equine Cushing’s cases that strayed from the classic scenarios.
What causes Cushing’s disease, and why does it seem like it’s so prevalent in our horses?
Look for up-to-date information on diagnosing and managing horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) throughout June on TheHorse.com.
My older horse has respiratory allergies. Is there anything I can do to help him breathe easier while wearing a muzzle?
What prevention steps can I take for my horse’s rear leg swelling after exercise?
Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby win remains in question after a postrace blood test indicated the presence of a prohibited corticosteroid. The colt’s Derby win marked the seventh for trainer Bob Baffert.
Find out how to prevent equine upper respiratory tract infections from spreading throughout your barn.
Does your horse have asthma? Find out how you can help him using management and environmental changes.
Experts at the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ annual convention talk about medication regulation in the racing industry.
Although horse sports—and three-day eventing in particular—carry inherent risks to both horse and rider, significant safety efforts in recent years have led to safer competitions, according to two sports medicine specialists.
How would you react if your horse stepped on a nail? One practitioner outlines the steps you should take.
How long does it take for a horse to recover from a respiratory virus, such as equine influenza or herpesvirus (EHV)?
Over the past few decades veterinarians and researchers have investigated major EHV-1 outbreaks in the U.S. to learn more about how to contain and prevent future occurrences.
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