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What is Equine Otohematoma?

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Why Does My OTTB Tilt Her Head?
Clinician: Equine Ear Infections Might Spread to TMJ
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Dec 22, 2020
A case study found swelling and pain in the upper jaw between the eye and the ear might indicate an infection in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) area.
Read MoreWhy Does My OTTB Tilt Her Head?
by Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM | Jan 2, 2019
An OTTB who’s been off the track for three months tilts her head during bridling and at liberty. Could she be in pain? An internal medicine specialist weighs in.
Read MoreWhy Do Equine Genetic Disorders and Coat Color Seem Related?
by Samantha Brooks, PhD | Aug 24, 2017
Lavender foal, lethal white, blindness, and deafness are all color-related genetic problems. Dr. Samantha Brooks explains.
Read MoreWhat is Equine Otohematoma?
by World Equine Veterinary Association | May 7, 2017
Equine otohematoma is an uncommon ear condition affecting horses of all ages. Here’s what to know about it.
Read MoreCould a Cream Eliminate Equine Aural Plaques?
by Katie Navarra | Jul 1, 2016
Researchers found that applying 5% imiquimod cream resulted in clinical resolution in 93% of the treated ears.
Read MoreHearing Loss in Foals
by Erica Larson | May 3, 2015
Many conditions common to foals can contribute to or cause auditory dysfunction. Here’s what to watch for.
Read MoreHearing Loss in Adult Horses
by Erica Larson | Feb 3, 2015
Hearing loss occurs but is seldom reported. Learn about this condition, which impacts horses’ behavior and performance.
Read MoreTeeth in Strange Places
by Mary DeLorey, DVM | Dec 16, 2014
Can a tooth grow out of the front of the horse’s head, close to the eye?
Read MoreEar-ly Warning Systems
by Erika Street | May 5, 2014
Ear issues in horses are rare. Here’s how to recognize them early.
Read MoreAll Ears
by Sharon Biggs Waller | Mar 10, 2014
These uniquely designed features come with their own distinct health issues.
Read MoreCold-Weather Equine Ear Protection?
by Casey Gruber, DVM | Nov 20, 2012
Do horses living outside need their ears protected during cold weather?
Read MoreListen Up: Horses Demonstrate Auditory Laterality
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 20, 2010
A neighborly neigh is processed in a different way than other whinnies, meaning that horses have brain side preferences for sounds, according to a new study by French researchers.
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