Understanding Wry Nose in Foals
Kristi Gran, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
September 19, 2025
Learn why this congenital malformation occurs in foals and how veterinarians, owners, and breeders can treat and prevent it.
Learn why this congenital malformation occurs in foals and how veterinarians, owners, and breeders can treat and prevent it.
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Hindgut issues in horses can be subtle at first but could lead to colic, diarrhea, weight loss, laminitis, and swelling as the condition worsens.
Correct diagnosis of equine asthma is crucial to finding a treatment that works for your horse.
Hemoperfusion—filtering blood through a column to remove toxins—shows promise for managing sepsis in horses with pleuropneumonia, endotoxemia, and more.
Researchers examine if clodronate exerts anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective effects on an articulating joint.
Protecting your young horse’s musculoskeletal system can help reduce his risk of injuries later in life.
Over a 168-day study, scientists found this bisphosphonate drug might not significantly impact bone mineral density or microarchitecture in the tuber coxae of young horses.
Splint bone injuries are common in both working and pastured horses. Here’s what you should know.
Nutritional strategies targeting oxidative stress and inflammation can help maintain cellular balance and support a horse’s long-term health and performance.
Scientists believe feeding horses a high-protein meal shortly after exercise could improve muscle health and growth; however, more research is needed.
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