What makes transplantation of fecal microbiota a potentially desirable option is the speed with which one could re- introduce normal microflora into the guts of affected horses.
The Large Animal Scientific Advisory Board selected grant applications based on scientific merit and impact with the greatest potential to save lives, preserve health and advance veterinary care for horses with colic.
A 19-year-old Saddlebred gelding at a private boarding facility in Los Angeles County was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy on March 14, 2023.
Veterinary medicine has come a long way and acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, osteopathy, and kinesio taping are now options for equine health and wellness.
Much like human seniors, elderly equines are often more susceptible to health problems.
The National Federation of Press Women awarded two horse stories by author Valerie Ormond first place in its 2022 at-large communications contest.
Know your own travel history and be picky when choosing horse shows you attend to reduce the risk of any problems that could develop when you get home.
Know your own travel history and be picky when choosing horse shows you attend to reduce the risk of any problems that could develop when you get home.
With horses being accident prone and horse riders/handlers not always having computer or medical help readily available when an emergency occurs, new IPhone applications may be just what the veterinarian ordered.
Learn how Barn Safety Rule #1 applies and what you can do to ensure safety for both you and your horse as you take steps to make sure life in your barn IS NOT an accident waiting to happen.