While nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are highly effective in limiting and resolving inflammatory conditions, they do not address the underlying cause of the inflammatory response.
This year’s equine topic is based on responses to recent surveys of both horse owners and veterinarians which indicated colic as the area most in need of further research.
Spinal processes are the bony projection off the back of each vertebrae, and there is normally a space between each one. If they come together, this bone-on-bone touch causes excruciating pain.
To uncover genetics of the cancer, researchers sequenced genomes of mucosal melanoma tumors from human, canine and equine patients diagnosed with the disease.
Every year riders are plagued with limb injuries to their equine partners. Sometimes this is a small blip in the training schedule; other times it spells the end of a competitive season.
Pyrexia, or fever, is associated with a number of underlying diseases in horses and can result in dehydration, laminitis, muscle wasting, weight loss, and in some cases death.
Pyrexia, or fever, is associated with a number of underlying diseases in horses and can result in dehydration, laminitis, muscle wasting, weight loss, and in some cases death.
âBack Country Horsemen of America believes that protecting our right to ride horses on public lands starts with taking part in maintaining those trails and members spend countless hours doing trail and facility maintenance that public lands managersâ
In a perfect world, hay purchased for your horse has been tested, has an excellent nutritional profile and a high leaf-to-stem ratio.
Dr. Getty focuses on "Hoof health in horses" in important webinar.