How to care for the basic health needs of horses
An equine gastroenterology expert offers advice to veterinarians managing colic on farms. He also talks about indications it’s time to move the horse to a hospital.
A case study found swelling and pain in the upper jaw between the eye and the ear might indicate an infection in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) area.
An equine nutritionist explains the difference between international units (IU) and milligrams (mg) and how to make sure your horse is getting enough vitamin E.
Dr. Laurie Lawrence of the University of Kentucky describes recent equine nutrition research from her lab, from deciphering forage composition to monitoring obesity. She also shares common misconceptions about feeding horses.
A Brazilian researcher recommends genetic testing of mares showing “stallionlike” behavioral characteristics or infertility.
Studies support DHAI combined with uterine lavage one hour after insemination as a useful approach for helping settle problem mares.
Their Los Angeles County boarding facility remains closed to ingress and egress.
Researchers found that 37% of the nearly 150 Warmblood horses they examined had at least one lesion on the nasal bone, and nearly 14% had at least one lesion on the mandible (lower jaw).
Studies in other species show bisphosphonates’ elimination half-lives in bone are prolonged and can range from months to years, leading researchers to investigate their residence times in horses’ bones.
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A study found inflammatory response in horses depends not on the deworming drug used but rather on the parasites present at the time of treatment.
The case marks the state’s 17th confirmed case in an equid in 2020.
Ditching dry hay in favor of cleaner forage options improved racehorse airway inflammation.
Does your horse need a dollop, dab, pinch, or peck? Learn to formulate a diet based on your horse’s age, body condition, and health status.
The cases are in Harris, Ector, and Johnson counties.
Thirty-two horses at a boarding facility remain under quarantine following exposure.
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