The cause of rain scald is the bacteria <em>Dermatophilus congolensis</em> which becomes active in wet, soggy pastures, and during the rainy season of the year.
On Call is a media-assistance program that provides timely health updates on equine athletes during nationally televised events.
The horse owning public and veterinarians can no longer expect or dispense antimicrobials without evidence that an infection is caused by organisms that are confirmed sensitive to a specific antimicrobial treatment.
The herb cucurmin has been used in the form of turmeric in Indian or Ayurvedic medical cultures for centuries, demonstrating benefits from wound healing to joint maladies and even cardiovascular health.
Hock sores usually occur when the horse lies down or rises up from the stall floor.
Stimulating stem cells to heal faster through the use of shock wave therapy is part of the exciting new research being conducted at the OVC by Dr. Koenig.
Combustibles are everywhere and unavoidable around the horse farm, but your management of them can considerably reduce the risk of a barn fire.
Studies reveal horses eat tent caterpillars and the caterpillar hairs embed into the lining of the horse's alimentary tract allowing bacteria to gain access to the fetus and placenta.
The second-annual EquiSUMMIT will feature experts from industry and academia tackling important equine health issues such as Leaky Gut Syndrome, heat stress, inflammation issues and more.
A research team from the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science is appealing for horse riders and owners to come forward to take part in a unique new study into equine nutritional supplements, in the hope of improving und