Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
A 20-year-old Quarter Horse mare developed severe neurologic signs on March 25 and was euthanized. This case is not associated with the one reported in the same county on March 25.
Officials reported cases in Maricopa and Yavapai counties, in Arizona, and in Polk County, Iowa.
The affected 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly from Alameda County was euthanized due to the severity of her neurologic signs.
Health conditions, management changes, and palate preferences can affect a horse’s appetite.
Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey explains why certain populations, such as racing Quarter Horses, might have a higher risk for contracting equine infectious anemia.
Researchers identified upper respiratory tract disorders, many of which aren’t common in other horse types, in 92% of the competition draft horses they examined.
Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey gives an overview of how horses are tested for equine infectious anemia.
Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey gives an overview of equine infectious anemia, a deadly disease in horses, and explains why it’s important to prevent its spread.
With an estimated 88% of horses over 20 years of age diagnosed with dental disease, veterinarians must be sure to maintain these patients differently than their younger counterparts.
Rotavirus is a leading cause of diarrhea in foals up to six months of age at breeding farms worldwide.
Three horses in Clark County have tested positive for EHV-1, and three facilities there have been quarantined.
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Miniature Horse from Lowndes County is recovering with supportive care.
Your old horse’s rations might not need to change just because he’s got a few more gray hairs around his eyes. Still, owners should consider some key points when feeding their seniors.
Some products found on farms are flammable, toxic, or hazardous to human and animal health. Learn more about how to use, store, and discard them properly.
Riding before your horse gets fed could put him at risk for gastric ulcers. Find out why.
Researchers found that, overall, the British owners surveyed had poor awareness of bugs (such as mosquitoes and midges) and insect-transmitted diseases that could affect their horses.
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