Horse health information in the form of videos, slideshows, and podcasts
Punctures, lacerations, abrasions, and avulsions, oh my! Learn about the different types of wounds horses can suffer, how to assess them, and how to stop the bleeding with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, Calif.
Discussion of the management of muscle mass in growing athletic horses and in aging horses, includes dietary considerations such as protein and “muscle-building” supplements, by Dr. Kristine Urschel of the University of Kentucky.
Getting ready to trailer your horse can include everything from inspecting the truck and trailer lights to loading practice, vaccinations, and health certificates. Haul your horse safely with these tips from Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, Calif.
A number of air quality factors in barns can make it harder for your horse to breathe, compromising his health and performance.
Follow along with the diagnosis of subtle hindlimb lameness in this two-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse in training with Dr. Alan Dorton of Woodford Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky.
Cleaning the sheath of a male horse is a somewhat unpleasant, but often necessary task. Learn why, how, and when to clean a stallion or gelding’s sheath with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, Calif.
What exactly is equine malignant melanoma, and how can we control it? How does melanoma in horses, especially gray horses, contribute to our knowledge of melanoma progression and treatment in humans? Dr. John Robertson of Virginia Tech explains.
Learn how to ensure your horse arrives safely and legally at your destination.
Learn about leg conformation and angular, flexural, and rotational limb deformities in horses such as bow legs, knock knees, and club feet, and when to call the vet about these problems with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, Calif.
Do you have a horse who likes his deworming paste better on you than in his belly? Learn how to deworm a problem horse with Dr. Lori Bidwell.
Learn about the latest microbiological methods for detecting the cause of a mare’s abortion with Dr. Erdal Erol of the University of Kentucky’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Flu, equine herpesviruses 1 and 4, and strangles commonly cause upper respiratory tract problems in horses with coughing, runny nose, and fever. How can you tell which one your horse has, and what can you do to prevent these diseases?
The United States has a growing problem with “unwanted” horses–those their owners no longer want for various reasons.
A Thoroughbred filly undergoes arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone chip from her left hind fetlock, increasing her chances of staying sound for horse racing. Dr. Chris Johnson of Woodford Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky, explains the procedure.
Discussion of equine herpesvirus-1 neurologic disease and abortion, prevention, treatment and the latest research on preventing this disease in horses by Dr. Paul Lunn of Colorado State University.
Compounded or customized medications fulfill a critically important role in horse health care; however, these tailored medications aren’t always what compounders claim them to be, and some are illegal.
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