Getting a Handle on Scratches in Horses
Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVD
April 22, 2025
Address the condition’s primary, predisposing, and perpetuating causative factors for a successful outcome.
Address the condition’s primary, predisposing, and perpetuating causative factors for a successful outcome.
A modified borescope might be a more accessible way for equine veterinarians to perform endoscopic exams in working donkeys.
Researchers discovered that a significant percentage of cart donkeys might have reduced tracheal function, while pack donkeys do not.
Find out how a colt with persistently puffy hocks but no lameness was diagnosed with and treated for a medial malleolus lesion.
Read about the significance and prevalence of these injuries and how veterinarians diagnose them.
Researchers are developing this tool to learn about the level of inbreeding in contemporary Thoroughbreds and help guide management and breeding practices.
An owner asks for help feeding her mare who needs to gain weight but is proving to be a picky eater. An equine nutritionist shares some advice.
Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition. Learn more in The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.
Feed donkeys lower-quality forages, such as barley straw or stemmy, mature grass hay, than you would feed a horse.
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Learn about 4 cutting-edge treatments for equine eye issues ranging from corneal ulcers to cancer.
Addressing your OTTB’s diet in three phases will help you provide the nutrition he needs to thrive in his new career.
An equine nutritionist explains why you should consult your veterinarian and test hay quality if your mule (or horse) has a hay belly.
One equine nutritionist explains why mineral blocks might not be ideal for mules, and what can replace them.
Due to their small head sizes, Arabians often suffer from overcrowding teeth, respiratory disease, and poor sinus drainage that can be difficult for veterinarians to treat surgically.
One nutritionist discusses the unique dietary needs of mules.
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