Work proactively alongside your veterinarian to develop the best possible wellness plan to ensure your horse’s health.
During cold weather, it becomes more difficult to monitor horse health, so daily once-overs are important to make sure that any developing health issues are addressed in a timely manner.
By developing a closer working relationship with your equine practitioner, you take advantage of the 'inside scoop' as you work to design a comprehensive health care plan for your horse.
Joint problems that lead to arthritis are a normal part of the aging process in horses, and poor conformation and the stress of training may increase a horse’s risk.
Insulin resistance was implicated in laminitis in the 1980’s, but a pivotal study by Treiber and colleagues showed specific evidence of insulin resistance as a major predisposing factor for laminitis risk.
To minimize risk and support required bone development in training, more research is needed to understand the effects of surfaces on performance and injuries of the athletic horse.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a relatively new type of imaging for horses since it works by detecting abnormal tissue density and fluid in soft tissue and bone based on tissue response to magnetization.
Mud is not only a nuisance, but can also be a safety and horse health hazard because it contains bacteria that can cause diseases and also lead to injuries like bowed tendons.
Horse-keeping during the winter brings unique challenges that can wreak havoc on your horse's GI tract and increase risk of digestive upset, but the right care will ensure a healthy digestive system.
Regardless of the cause of a neurological disorder, diagnostic evaluation of central nervous system disorders in horses begins with a neurological examination providing anatomic localization of the problem.