When a horse suffers from osteoarthritis, cartilage, bone and soft tissues in joints deteriorate causing pain, deformity, loss of motion and decreased function.
Vaccination coupled with best care practices is the most economical and effective way to protect these horses from respiratory disease in equines.
Invokana and Steglatro are highly effective in reducing glucose and insulin, but their use requires understanding of the risks and how to prevent or reduce potentially dangerous side effects.
Frozen water troughs, fouled water buckets, broken automatic systems, wrong-size water buckets, all lead to horses not getting enough fresh, clean, palatable water to maintain health.
Although most horses are very adaptable to cold weather, they must be managed sensibly during winter, and higher quality feed and better shelter may be necessary to maintain health.
Thrush and seedy toe are common troubles during wet, cold months and if left untreated, these conditions can become painful and debilitating for your horse.
Horses experiencing changes in their environment as weather grows colder are at high risk of intestinal dysfunction so it is important to pay special attention to horses during seasonal changes.
Dr. Eileen Hackett, professor of large animal surgery at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, will discuss endoscopy in veterinary medicine during December seminar series.
Treatment of sinus disease may involve drilling into the sinus to remove fluid and flush out affected area, surgery, or removal of teeth if dental disease is the primary cause of infection.
Horse's hooves may grow somewhat slower in colder temperatures, but they may also chip and crack under such conditions making farrier care doubly important.