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A good part of the job of an equine veterinarian involves trying to figure out why horses are not moving normally. When a horse’s leg hurts, he limps; limping horses are said to be lame. When a horse is lame, he not only has trouble performing whatever task is asked of him, he also pulls […]
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Researchers determine which methods of cooling down hooves work best to prevent laminitis.
Few study horses with strangles showed the "classic" signs of disease, researchers determined.
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Just as every horse owner should possess, at the very minimum, a basic knowledge of areas of horse care such as nutrition, common illnesses, and hoof care, so too should they have at least a rudimentary understanding of the proper techniques for bandaging a horse’s legs. There are a number of situations in which leg bandages may be necessary or advisable.
Do you know what symptoms to look for to diagnose a hoof abscess in your horse? I talked about 4 signs to know your horse might have an abscess here.
I recently sold a horse and the vet had mentioned increased digital pulse in all 4 feet. At the time I really didn’t know what that meant or why it was important. After doing some research It became obvious that I should really know my horse’s normal digital pulse along with his heart rate and
Here’s the latest research on this strange, incurable behavior, including possible cribbing causes, cribbing dangers and myths, plus seven ways to manage cribbing.
Dr. Jeanette Mero outlines the clinical signs of heat exhaustion and stroke in horses.
A foal's first six months of life are full of change. Learn about normal foal development, health risks, and quiz your knowledge in this special report.
Use this comprehensive form to evaluate your horse's well-being from nose to tail prior to a vet visit. Record everything from body condition to lameness. Also covered in this form: vital signs, eyes, attitude, skin coat, gut sounds, and more.
Photo by Eclipse Sportswire Have you ever wondered why a horse person seems to love something like cornstarch or cotton? These are just two items on a long list of things horse people have learned to utilize creatively. From knowing what the perfect solution is to keeping a horse’s wound clean to the best way to clean tack, there’s no doubt people in the equine industry have
In relation to the other thread on shots, where and how do you all give your mini's shots? I have always vaccinated our large horses, but I don't know...
