Helping the Gassy Horse
Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS
May 21, 2013
Are there any products available to give on a daily basis to horses that develop gas easily?
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Are there any products available to give on a daily basis to horses that develop gas easily?
As of May 20, 19 horses residing on six Kelberg County premises have tested positive for the piroplasmosis.
Confirmation of a horse with Australian bat lyssavirus could increase disease risk to vets and horse owners.
During the breeding and foaling season, lush fescue pastures could create problems for pregnant mares.
This is the first case where Australian bat lyssavirus has been identified in a horse.
Washington animal health officials are advising owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated against WNV.
Researchers say not all biosecurity protocols owners use will protect horses from infectious diseases.
Recent data showed that the vaccine offered protection to horses for a period of up to six months.
In 2012, there were 20 cases of EEE and three cases of WNV in North Carolina horses reported.
Researchers hope to develop a control strategy to prevent piroplasmosis from spreading to other nations.
One veterinarian describes options for determining insulin sensitivity in horses.
Brooks will travel monthly to Navasota to receive and perform surgery on ophthalmology patients.
All of this year’s Kentucky Derby starters will receive furosemide, designed to prevent EIPH.
Veterinarians might soon have a new “tool” to help treat equine insect bite hypersensitivity: clones.
Oleanders contain numerous toxic compounds which can be deadly to people and animals–including horses.
Learn about the potential benefits of soaking your horse’s hay, methods for soaking, and what to do with the remaining liquid (hint: don’t use it to water plants) in this information packed fact sheet.
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