EMS: Equine Enemy No. 1
Nan K. Huff, PhD
December 15, 2014
Equine metabolic syndrome doesn’t just cause equids’ girths to expand; it can also lead to other health conditions.
Equine metabolic syndrome doesn’t just cause equids’ girths to expand; it can also lead to other health conditions.
A veterinarian and equine behavior expert addresses a possible learned head tossing behavior at feeding time.
Learn what dental problems veterinarians manage in senior horses and how owners can help monitor them.
Endotoxemia is a serious condition resulting from the presence of endotoxin in a horse’s blood. It has several causes, ranging from retained fetal membranes after foaling to colic to skin infections and can lead to shock, laminitis, and even death..
When are red maple leaves lethal to horses?
Researchers found the muzzles reduced horses’ grass consumption by 30% but did not impact the animals’ forage choice.
Does your horse drool like a dog? Here are some reasons why, from the benign to the life threatening.
With a little extra care and attention, many older horses can have an extended career and a comfortable life.
Animals that consume water with some types of algal blooms can die suddenly or suffer from weakness, staggering, or photosensitization depending on the type of toxin and how much they ingested.
Equine metabolic syndrome and Cushing’s disease prevention start from birth and include regular veterinary exams and proper nutrition.
One listener asks how frequently an adult horse should have its teeth checked by a veterinarian. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Adult Horses Q&A audio event.
Many animals that ingest blue-green algae toxins die suddenly, but some can recover.
Find out why you should make regular dental checkups part of your horse’s scheduled maintenance.
Read about both classic and unusual hernia cases veterinarians encounter, why they occur, how to treat them, and their prognoses.
Here’s how to handle snake or spider bites should your horse have a run-in with one of these critters.
Dr. Cynthia Gaskill of the University of Kentucky’s Veterinary Diagnostic Lab shares important things mare owners need to know about fescue toxicosis.
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