When veterinarians evaluate horses for lameness, they usually provide the owners with written descriptions of what they observe. For example,…
Researchers at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are warning that overuse and misuse of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs…
Equine feed companies are required by law to include specific information on their complete feed and supplement labels: The name…
Catching dental problems early can help keep your horse healthy. Horses over 5 years old should receive annual checkups; younger…
Q. What is your advice regarding when to call out the vet if you suspect that your horse is…
Equine herpes virus (EHV) is a difficult disease to control. “It is speculated that 80 to 90 percent of horses…
If your horse travels or is exposed to unfamiliar horses on a regular basis, talk to your veterinarian about regular…
According to recent research published by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, the current recommendations for the primary rabies…
Q. If I suspect that my horse is choking, what first-aid protocol should I follow while waiting for the veterinarian…
Horses are more sensitive to botulism than any other domesticated animal species. The bacterium that causes this disease is ubiquitous…