Veterinarians follow a specific process when attempting to diagnose a lameness. Identifying the source of the lameness can be very difficult, and without knowing the source of the lameness, treatment may be ineffective.
With the upcoming addition of AI equine FEC analysis this Spring, Vetscan Imagyst will soon deliver fast, reliable and shareable results to equine clinicians allowing rapid detection of Parascaris and strongyles.
According to a Montana Department of Livestock release, a 32-year-old mule in Carbon County has been diagnosed with equine infectious anemia (EIA).
A Home for Every Horse is excited to announce their second Equine Comeback Challenge to be held at the 2014 Pennsylvania National Horse Show on October, 14, 2014.
The actual parasite burden for any individual horse depends on its age, the number of horses on the same pasture, and the pasture's size and quality.
The Humane Society of the United States filed a friend-of-the-court brief with a federal court in Texas, asking the court to uphold much-needed regulations issued by the United States Department of Agriculture to strengthen enforcement of the Horse Protec
âThe digestive tract of the horse is actually beautifully designed for what it was intended to do â graze on a variety of grasses for 16 to 18 hours per day, with access to water, friends and movement.â
Considering potential threats posed to your horse, your knowledge of, and access to, a first-aid kit is crucial to help ensure his safety when away from immediate veterinary service.
Learn about Obstructive Colic that usually involves strangulation of a piece of intestine and why intervention by a veterinarian is often necessary to prevent damage to the horse's system or the death of the horse.
Stomach ulcers have been identified in horses of all breeds, disciplines and ages, but can be prevented with the use of ULCERGARD®(omeprazole), the only proven and FDA-approved product for the prevention of equine stomach ulcers.