A Hivey Horse
Jill Beech, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM
July 18, 2011
My 5-year-old Quarter Horse mare has suddenly started developing hives/welts over the last few months.
My 5-year-old Quarter Horse mare has suddenly started developing hives/welts over the last few months.
Skin and subcutaneous (under the skin) tumors in horses comprise 50-80% of all equine neoplasia (tumors).
Now is the time for horse owners to assess the lingering effects of spring’s wet weather.
Dermatitis–simply, skin inflammation–is relatively common in horses, whether its cause is an allergic
Some skin conditions in horses are caused by fungus and bacteria, while others are caused by external factors
Sweet itch is one of several seasonal allergies that a horse might encounter.
Nutritional support in the form of antioxidant and digestive aid can help strengthen the immune system.
If your horse doesn’t live in a tropical or subtropical region, you’ve most likely never had to worry about equine pythiosis, a relatively rare and sometimes fatal skin infection that causes tumorlike masses and ulcerated lesions in horses. But
Dr. Stephen White of the University of California, Davis, discusses common skin problems in horses resulting from bacterial/fungal infections, such as pyoderma, vasculitis, and Staphylococcus infections. Treatments are also covered.
Geneticists have created tools and tests that help horse breeders select for healthy foals. Furthermore, access to the equine genome means scientists can examine common diseases and conditions and find ways to prevent (and one day treat) them.
Like humans, horses are susceptible to sunburn, especially on the non-pigmented pink-skinned areas of the body. Sunburn is most frequently seen around the eyes and on the muzzle of pale or white-faced horses.
Phytonutrients are class of natural compounds showing tremendous value in controlling inflammation.
In the world of blood-sucking tabanid flies, a white horse is not nearly as attractive as a brown or black horse, noted a group of researchers from Hungary, Spain, and Sweden.
This interesting tabanid tidbit is likely to be welcomed
Horses with the hereditary skin disease known as hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia (HERDA) or hyperelastosis cutis (HC) have been recognized since the 1970s, but only recently have researchers defined just how much weaker their skin is
Dr. Ann Rashmir of Michigan State University talks about HERDA. (5:33)
Hunting down the cause of hives is often a challenge.
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