Several mycotoxins with known hepatotoxic potential were found at case premises, consistent with the hypothesis that forage-associated mycotoxicosis may be a cause of liver disease in horses.
Identifying disease risk factors for events, developing a written biosecurity plan and implementing a few key biosecurity measures can protect equids from quarantine due to an infectious disease agent.
The majority of horses with epiglottic entrapment without epiglottic hypoplasia are able to return to their original level of activity.
Frozen water or eating snow will not accomplish the same level of hydration as plentiful, fresh water.
This course will help participants not only assess their horse’s condition but also create actionable plans tailored to their horse’s specific needs.
During summer months, it is easy to provide loving care for the horses and make sure they are fit and in good health, but it isn't all that easy during the dark cold days of winter.
With winter weather bringing hard frozen ground, snow drifts and colder temperatures makes it difficult for horse owners and farriers to stick to schedules, but regular hoof care is important.
Healing from laminitis can be a tough journey. You'll find that recovery isn't always a straight trajectory, but a combination of pieces. You'll see progress and stagnation, combined.
Complications of Strangles include swelling of lymph nodes restricting the horse's ability to breathe and pus from ruptured lymph nodes draining into horse's lungs causing pneumonia.
Complications of Strangles include swelling of lymph nodes restricting the horse's ability to breathe and pus from ruptured lymph nodes draining into horse's lungs causing pneumonia.