Both blood and synovial fluid had good sensitivity and specificity, meaning that they were sufficiently able to diagnose horses with septic joint infections when present and rule out joint infections when they were not.
From April through October, horses often develop a skin condition called sweet itch caused by tiny biting Culicoides gnats or midges
Recently Purina engaged in research to determine if feeding ActivAge⢠prebiotic to senior horses would help protect against the decreased vaccination response and increased inflammatory profile associated with the aging process.
âOverall, Razerhorse shoes and Propads offer a sound solution for equipping your trail horse, and we can all agree that when your horse is happy, everyone is sure to have a more enjoyable experience.â
âKER studies have shown that horses had a 17% increase in 24-hour water intake and a 30% improvement in body-weight rebound when given Race Recovery Paste compared to control horses.â
Pre-Vent Feeders reduce feed and supplement waste, can help reduce the risk of choke and colic, and can also help to reduce post-surgical complications.
âDomestic horses or burros that have been in the Oatman, Arizona area recently may potentially have been exposed to equine influenza, because of contact with some infected wild burros.â
It is not uncommon for some horses in a pasture to be more effected than others by slaframine found on clover, since horses vary in their preference for clover and sensitivity to the toxin.
Aging horses have a tremendous amount to offerâwisdom, experience, trained skillsâand with proper nutritional support, these equine sages can lead healthy, productive lives for many years.
Each year, winter barn and stable fires cause injury, death, property damage and untold misery to horses and horse owners across the country.