Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Questions involving the ifs and whens to shoe horses have been debated for years. There are those who will argue that a horse’s foot should not have metal attached via nails under any circumstances, while others will opt for shoeing certain horses
Evelyn Pollard’s Saratoga County, winner of the Dubai Golden Shaheen (a Grade 1 race–G1) in the United Arab Emirates in late March, was euthanatized on July 29 after developing laminitis. The Thoroughbred was being treated for colitis
Jane McGarel-Groves was awarded 350,000 GBP (about $608,280 US) in damages after suing two veterinarians that treated her 14-year-old dressage horse Annastasia in 2001 with corticosteroid joint injections. The injections inadvertently caused
Though a seemingly innocuous injury, a stone bruise can result in a horse’s demise if left untreated.
Founder. It’s one of those images that puts fear into our hearts. Donna’s initial onset occurred three years ago in December. Aaron Tangeman, DVM, examined her and took radiographs of both front feet.
Your horse is limping and a detailed visual exam by your veterinarian reveals a small black spot, suggesting a puncture wound. Your veterinarian radiographs the hoof: The X rays confirm the diagnosis, clearly showing the direction and depth of
My 17-year-old Arab gelding has been diagnosed with ringbone. His granddam and another of her offspring also had this disease. What exactly is ringbone? Is it hereditary? What is its cause?
Whether you’re a heavy horse fancier or not, a big hitch of fancy draft horses is an arresting sight. But what’s the connection between all this flash and the ideal function of a heavy horse? Show ring insiders say you’re seeing an animal
Hoof care is one of the most important aspects of quality horse management. Hoof trimming, good nutrition, and
They are questions most horse owners have pondered at one time or another. Does my horse really need shoes? Do they help or hinder him?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Consideration must be given to several factors, including a horse’
“A simple heel bulb laceration may look like a regular ‘nothing’ cut, but it could be life-threatening if it’s in the coffin joint, so you need to get it evaluated right away,” said Robin M. Dabareiner, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, while describing a
Would black walnut tree shavings be safe to use as trail mulch?
My 13-year-old Morgan has had very bad thrush for six years. Can you share suggested treatments or possible solutions?
Fall deworming is important; winter is usually when internal parasites do the most damage and rob the horse of vital nutrients.
Even if you have a farrier do your shoeing you should still learn how to pull a shoe properly. There are situations where you should not wait for a farrier.
A word about how MRI works is appropriate before launching into a discussion of the foot and problems that can occur in the heel area, because MRI has opened the door to a better understanding of foot conditions in general.
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