Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Causes of collapse in apparently healthy horses range from sleep deprivation and pain to muscle disorders and pregnancy.
Contributor Nettie Liburt’s gelding presented with glaucoma and was finally diagnosed with intraocular hypertension.
Of the 579 respondents, 443 (77%) said they use drylots to help manage their horses’ weight.
Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston shares how NSAIDs can help with painful sunburns and why talking to your vet first is important.
EMS horses had less microbial diversity than healthy horses, potentially impairing gut health and affecting metabolism.
Dr. Nicole Scherrer explains how natural pigmentation can help protect a horse’s eyes from sunburn.
Dr. Nicole Scherrer offers recommendations to protect a horse’s sensitive muzzle from UV light.
Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston helps distinguish painful sunburn from potentially fatal photosensitivity.
Two horses at the same farm that consumed Nutrena SafeChoice Senior died three days apart.
Follow Tess, a 16-year-old mare, step-by-step as she rehabs from a bought of PPID-related laminitis.
Of the 268 respondents, 93 (35%) said their horses suffer from seasonal respiratory allergies.
With an early diagnosis and prompt treatment, horses can improve significantly and could return to normal activity.
In 2016 Washington had 27 confirmed equine WNV cases, seven of which died or were euthanized.
The state Department of Agriculture is working with the equine industry and veterinarians to contain the diseases.
Some horses are vulnerable to sun damage. Here’s what to watch for and how to protect against it.
Do you have a horse with pink skin? Learn how to keep him from burning this summer.
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