Can I Give My Horses Ringworm?
Wendy Krebs, DVM
November 5, 2019
Sometimes people can spread diseases to their horses. Ringworm, a highly contagious fungal infection, is one example.
Sometimes people can spread diseases to their horses. Ringworm, a highly contagious fungal infection, is one example.
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.
Does your horse have annoying guck on his lower leg or body? Here’s your quick guide to managing and preventing skin crud on your horse.
Dr. Bryan Waldridge talks about treating melanomas in horses and when they can become serious problems.
Veterinarians might soon be able to diagnose sarcoids in horses using a simple blood test rather than an invasive biopsy. Here’s what researchers are studying.
A veterinarian offers tips on sun protection for horses with pink skin from sunburn and photosensitivity during the summer months.
What causes patchy hair loss in horses? How can I treat it?
Sarcoids are believed to be the most common equine skin tumor, affecting about 2% of the worldwide population. Here’s what you need to know about these potentially problematic skin growths.
The University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine will cover the fee associated with the necropsy of aborted fetuses, stillbirths, or euthanized foals suspected of having Warmblood fragile foal syndrome to gather additional information about the genetic disease.
Here are four crucial areas to include in your horse grooming routine.
Find answers to questions about equine infectious anemia, Potomac horse fever, parasites, and more.
Hair loss in horses can be a frustrating management concern simply because the reasons for its occurrence are so many and so varied. Here are some common causes.
A swollen sheath might be a minor issue, but it also could have more serious implications, one veterinarian says.
Find information on stress in horses, antibiotic use, scratches, conditioning, equine allergies, and more.
From hydration to irrigation, learn how to combat challenges that come with caring for horses in arid climates.
Skin problems were the most common general disease reported (33% of all syndromes recorded) and nonhoof-related lower limb lameness was the most common individual issue reported (18.5% of all syndromes recorded).
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