Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Researchers were surprised that, given the frustration owners reported in trying to manage from insect bite hypersensitivity, veterinarians were not consulted more often or earlier in the course of the problem.
The affected horse from Weld County is undergoing veterinary treatment and recovering.
A 17-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was diagnosed with EHM, the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) after developing neurologic deficits.
Most bloodworm-associated colic patients did not exhibit severe colic signs, which could make this potentially deadly condition difficult to diagnose, researchers found.
Under Australian law, a vet treating an animal is responsible for the health and safety of all people present. While some horse owners were receptive to vets’ safety directives regarding Hendra virus-related risks to animal and human health, others weren’t.
A Texas veterinarian recalls a real-life equine rabies fatality and what he learned from the case.
Colic is the No. 1 killer of horses. Learn how to spot the signs and give your horse the greatest chance at survival.
The horse that tested positive for EHV-1 has traveled extensively in South Dakota for cutting and sorting events in the past few weeks.
There’s been very little scientific study into sudden death in sport horses, but researchers recently reviewed a number of incidents with the ultimate goal of reducing the number of fatalities that occur.
Vaccinating mares against the polysaccharide poly-N-acetyl glucosamine appears to effectively protect foals against R. equi pneumonia, researchers found.
Special maintenance and nutrition can help your horse get back to (and stay in) good health after a colic episode.
Officials confirmed cases of equine influenza, EHV, equine infectious anemia, and other equine infectious disease outbreaks.
If left untreated, cutaneous lymphangitis can cause permanent leg disfigurement. Here’s what to know about this condition.
The horse was moved to an isolation area at his home farm and the premise has been quarantined.
Vaccines against WNV and EEE are highly effective in minimizing disease occurrence if given appropriately, Virginia’s state veterinarian said.
Tumors of the eye itself are very rare in horses, but those of the structures around the eye are surprisingly common.
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