Formidable Frostbite
Heather Smith Thomas
January 4, 2020
Healthy horses handle frigid temperatures better than we do, but their extremities still are vulnerable to frostbite.
Healthy horses handle frigid temperatures better than we do, but their extremities still are vulnerable to frostbite.
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Any horse can get rain rot, but horses with compromised immune systems from systemic disease or malnutrition are most likely to be affected. Learn how to prevent and treat this frustrating skin condition.
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A veterinarian offers tips on sun protection for horses with pink skin from sunburn and photosensitivity during the summer months.
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From hydration to irrigation, learn how to combat challenges that come with caring for horses in arid climates.
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An immunotherapeutics approach could represent a new generation in therapies for treating chronic immune diseases and could mean new treatment options are on the horizon for horses suffering from IBH.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can be difficult to treat, so early detection and treatment are key to giving affected horses the best chance at positive outcomes.
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.
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