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Cortisone is still one of the most commonly used drugs in equine practice. The anti-inflammatory effects of the cortisone drugs can be of...

When iron deficiency is missed by relying on wrong lab tests, there is a high probability of the animal permanently reducing its capacity...

Certain conditions of the ovaries may appear to be a lameness problem. Most of these mares will show signs very similar to vaginitis as...

Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina, usually due to manure contamination. Mares in which the vagina is located further back than the...

Although veterinary medicine has come a long way in understanding the bleeding horse, there is still a great deal of work to be done in...

Horseback riding is an enjoyable and rewarding activity, but it can be intimidating for beginners. If you're new to horseback riding,...

The bond between humans and horses has been a subject of fascination for centuries. Horses have been an integral part of human history,...

Equine nutrition and feeding is a crucial aspect of horse care, as it directly impacts the health and well-being of your horse. Proper...

Lameness in the hock is a fairly common problem in the performance horse. For the most part, ailments in this area represent chronic or...

Any animal with a rather nondescript problem should have its blood checked. Analysis of a blood sample can yield a tremendous amount of...

Muscle pain in the hindquarters of the horse is very common. Picture the horse's back as a receiver. Whenever the horse is feeling pain somewhere in the hind leg, it will alter its gait. When the gait is changed, the heavy musculature on the back is asked to operate in an abnormal position. This will very quickly result in muscular strain. The location on the back of this muscular pain may reflect the type of hind lameness present. Hip pain will suggest that a stifle problem

Curbs are inflammation of the plantar tarsal ligament. This is a cord that aids in holding the back part of the hock together. Horses...

The guttural pouches are air-filled sacs located along the sides of the throat, just behind the angle of the jaw. They open into the...

Infestations with large ( Strongylus vulgaris and Triodontophorus ) and small strongyles ( Cyathostomum and related genera ) are among...

Colonic ulcers are different than gastric ulcers, and 45% of nonperformance and 63% of performance horses have them. Most of us know...

Dust amount and type of alfalfa cubes, and good- and poor-quality hay were studied. The cubes were produced by a high-temperature drying...

Horses while they are hardy animals, they are still susceptible to a variety of health problems. Equine health problems can range from...

Immediate hypersensitivity reactions, which may or may not be antigen-specific, can result in local reactions, such as urticaria, and...

Whether you are a new horse owner or are simply looking to improve your equine care knowledge, our beginner's guide will provide you with...

Horses are powerful and majestic animals that have been a part of human history for thousands of years. As a horse owner, it is your...

One has to remember that performance animals are much different than sedentary animals. During training they put their bodies into a...

Electrical stimulation is an effective therapeutic tool for both pain relief and for the treatment of muscular and circulatory...

The most important prevention of sore backs in the horse is saddle fit. Poor saddle fit can trigger behavioral problems, induce physical...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the most common cause. Pulmonary hypersensitivity to inhales allergens, such as Aspergillus...