Latherin, a soaplike protein in horse sweat and saliva, helps spread sweat over the coat, maximizing evaporation of water for heat loss, and causing the foam that we see when horses sweat profusely. Latherin is also found in saliva, which might
Heat and humidity are major concerns for the horse since heat-related illness can be dangerous–even fatal.
In the spring and summer my Paint mare has a rash-type skin problem around her nose and moving to her shoulders. It starts out looking like what we were told was dew poisoning, but it has spread to the point of bumps, scabs, raw sores, and bleeding.
Endurance rides are often held in wilderness areas without good road access, posing a challenge when trying to reach a horse in distress. A Treatment Veterinarian should be equipped with sufficient horsepower (vehicle, ATV, or horse) to reach a horse
Despite the fact that 20% of racehorses in the southern United States are affected by anhidrosis–the inability or decreased ability to sweat–the underlying causes of this medical condition remain unknown.
Sweating is the primary mean
What’s it like to be an equine veterinarian behind the scenes at the Olympic Games? Horse owners got to hear about the experience at the Healthy Horses Workshop of the 2008 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention (held Dec. 6-10
Winter weather has driven 37-year-old competitive trail horse Elmer Bandit and his owner and rider Mary Anna Wood inside for dressage lessons.
Ice is an unavoidable part of winter in many parts of the world, but there are ways to minimize slipping incidents around the barn.
Heather Sherratt knows something about keeping horses in icy conditions. Her farm, Elphin Mountain
As temperatures continue to remain unusually cold it is important to remember that your animals require more calories to maintain body temperature and body weight.
Winter is in full force, and horse owners need to make sure their animals stay warm, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service equine specialist Carrie Hammer, DVM, PhD.
The two Miniature Horses and the Miniature Donkey came trotting through the early morning gloom from the frozen field into the spotlight of the barn for their morning hay. As they got closer, I noticed they were moving … funny. Not the ha-ha
Neglecting to implement winter precautions can result in headaches for the owner and hardship for the horses.
Here’s how to roll with Mother Nature through the seasons, nutritionally speaking.
If your horse is already a senior, there’s no reason to turn him out to pasture. Here’s a seasonal look at some factors to consider for the care of your equine elder.
How much attention do you give your horse’s feet? Many times it’s just the old
After experiencing her area’s worst snowstorm since 1968, Beth Sandland of Sandy, Ore., was unable to visit her boarded horses for three weeks.
However, other horse owners have had to deal with a more serious side effect of winter weather:
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