Respiratory Infections and Recovery in Horses
Jordan Kiviniemi-Moore, DVM, cVMA
April 20, 2021
How long does it take for a horse to recover from a respiratory virus, such as equine influenza or herpesvirus (EHV)?
How long does it take for a horse to recover from a respiratory virus, such as equine influenza or herpesvirus (EHV)?
Slow feeders and haynets offer many benefits for horses, such as metered forage intake, but can also create safety issues. Here are solutions to common challenges.
Deworming doesn’t have to be dull! Brush up on your parasite control knowledge with these expert-approved facts.
Horses waking up from general anesthesia can injure themselves trying to stand. But those receiving epidural opioids beforehand generally make fewer efforts to stand and do so more calmly.
Over the past few decades veterinarians and researchers have investigated major EHV-1 outbreaks in the U.S. to learn more about how to contain and prevent future occurrences.
Insects don’t just harass your horse—their bites can cause welts and rashes, lead to insect bite hypersensitivity, and even transmit diseases. Download this free report to learn about smart insect control strategies you can use to keep your horse comfortable.
Learn about Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE), Western equine encephalomyelitis (WEE), and West Nile virus (WNV) and how you can best protect your horse.
Use this guide to help create an internal parasite control program for your adult horse.
A new sensor cap designed just for helmet wearers is giving feedback that could not only improve fit but also lead to better diagnostics and treatment when riders fall.
Research shows resistance among cyathostomins (small strongyles) to the three main groups of anthelmintic (antiparasitic) drugs commonly used to deworm horses.
Scientists looked at the drug’s safety, efficacy, and ease of use under natural conditions.
The chief revision: addition of intrathecal lidocaine hydrochloride 2% with the horse in a surgical plane of general anesthesia.
Scientists have reported widespread parasite resistance against every anthelmintic drug class on the U.S. market.
Each horse has his own individual needs when it comes to parasite control. But when you’re responsible for deworming a number of horses on one property, how do you meet each one’s needs?
Is your horse’s annual wellness exam comprehensive? Learn about common wellness steps and how your veterinarian can help you address and correct problems you might encounter.
Owners often seek advice and tips on ways to keep their RAO-affected horses healthy, so we’ve scoured our archives and compiled 10 resources available for free on TheHorse.com.
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