Researchers found that antimicrobial-impregnated dressing could help reduce the incidence of surgical site infection.
After graduating from UK, Heitz entered vet school at Auburn University, where she is on track to graduate in May 2018.
Foals’ size and fragility present veterinarians with unique diagnostic and treatment challenges in the face of colic.
A vet reviews the different lesions practitioners might encounter during a colic and whether they warrant referral.
Owners now have the option of purchasing insurance policies to cover some of companion horses’ medical expenses.
Read some of The Horse staff’s top tweets and take-home messages related to recent equine colic research.
Owners did not recognize laminitis in 42 out of 93 cases; rather, they cited undefined lameness, hoof abscess, or colic.
Travel stress can lead to gastric ulcers and colic. Use these strategies to help keep your horse healthy away from home.
Study results suggest that owners’ responses to colic signs vary considerably based on their knowledge and experience.
Many cases of colic in foals can be corrected medically with the assistance of a veterinarian.
Equally as important as knowing if you’d send a horse to surgery is understanding what to prepare for once he’s home.
Does your colicking horse need to go to a clinic? Here’s how veterinarians determine the need for referral.
Horses are more prone to digestive upset than other domestic animals because of how their GI tract functions.
Colic is the most common cause of equine deaths. Take a closer look at this devastating condition.
The goal of medical management centers around breaking the associated pain cycle and reestablishing proper GI function.
Developing an understanding of post-colic feeding practices can help your horse on the road to recovery.
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