The Older Horse: An Immunological Perspective
Equine Disease Quarterly
April 7, 2012
An understanding of how the biology of aging affects the older horse has become increasingly important.
An understanding of how the biology of aging affects the older horse has become increasingly important.
If caloric intake is reduced, horses might seek alternative food sources to fulfill natural feeding behavior.
Sleep deprivation is an important, but not fully understood, equine health condition.
In recent years, a deadly disease–hendra virus–has been making waves in the Australian equine industry.
Consider your veterinarian’s advice, region, your horse’s history, and his use when selecting vaccines
Clenbuterol is a bronchodilator, and it is used in horses with respiratory problems to open the airway.
Colic survival rates have improved greatly over the years, but timely treatment and diligent aftercare still a
With neither cure nor vaccine in existence, veterinarians and researchers must supervise EIA closely.
Researchers are striving to better understand this fast-spreading virus before its next next mutation.
My gelding was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in his third eyelid. He’ll be starting cisplatin injecti
Fluphenazine, a human antipsychotic drug, has drawbacks that often preclude its use in horses.
Topics will include an equine herpesvirus update, rehabilitating lameness injuries, and preventative care.
Delayed wound closure involves suturing wounds four to five days after injury.
The groups contend drugs administered during the horses’ lives make them unsuitable for human consumption.
Broad adoption of the new medication policies hinges on action by regulators in all racing jurisdictions.
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will open a satellite ambulatory division in upstate New York effective April 1.
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