The Top Equine Medicine Studies of 2014
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
February 5, 2015
Study topics include ophthalmology, respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, sarcoid treatments, and more.
Study topics include ophthalmology, respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, sarcoid treatments, and more.
Hearing loss occurs but is seldom reported. Learn about this condition, which impacts horses’ behavior and performance.
Lecture topics will include hoof care, nutrition, emergency care, dentistry, eye diseases, behavior, and more.
Researchers have identified some important differences between the eyes of horses with and without HERDA.
While two-thirds of horses have normal vision in both eyes, others are either near- or farsighted in one or both eyes.
Corneal dystrophy in Friesians could have a genetic basis, but the condition responds well to appropriate treatment.
Can a tooth grow out of the front of the horse’s head, close to the eye?
Dr. Sharon Spier, U.C. Davis, Calif., explains horses’ vision; what a horse sees in a collected frame, equine night vision, how blind spots affect the approach to jumps, and much more!
Testing for and identifying which horses could potentially be affected by genetic conditions is important not only for buyers and breeders but also for the overall health of the breed itself.
This syndrome describes a group of abnormalities in the horse’s cornea, iris, lens, and ciliary body.
Ear issues in horses are rare. Here’s how to recognize them early.
Excessive tearing could suggest a number of potentially serious equine eye conditions. Veterinarians should examine cases carefully and then determine an appropriate treatment course.
Are horses with blue eyes more sensitive to light or more prone to eye disorders than other horses?
Anyone who’s ever managed an equine eye issue knows how challenging it can be to administer treatment. Fortunately, there’s an easier way: the subpalpebral lavage system.
Veterinarians have the option of removing an equine eye without the risks associated with general anesthesia.
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