Horse Health
Nipping and Biting
It is a common vice for horses to be “mouthy” or “nippy,” especially young horses, as they often use this method amongst other equines when asserting dominance or mutual grooming within the herd. Whether it is out of fear, disrespect, or pain, a ho...Read Full Story
Vaccinating in a Tight Economy
While horse-related costs continue to rise, many horse owners look for ways to reduce expenses. It can be tempting to stretch the time between sheath cleaning, teeth floating and farrier visits, or even to skip vaccination...Read Full Story
HERDA – A Devastating Inherited Skin Defect
During the past several decades, research has helped us recognize and understand a number of genetic diseases in horses. Some of these appear more commonly in certain breeds, since they originated from mutations in recent years. If the mutation occurred in a popular anima...Read Full Story
Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis in Horses
Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD) is an inherited defect found in several horse breeds. It was first recognized in Peruvian Pasos, so many people tend to think it is just a Paso problem. But in recent years it has also been diagnosed in Qua...Read Full Story
Botulism
Botulism is not normally on the northeastern horse owner’s list of most feared diseases, but horses are amongst the most sensitive of species to the debilitating effects of the toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. This anaerobic bacteria forms spores t...Read Full Story
Respiratory Health of Horses in Summer
Horses today don’t always have ideal conditions for clean air. We often keep them confined indoors with poor ventilation, feed hay that contains some dust and molds, or ride them in a dusty arena. Dr. Melissa Mazan, Associate Professor and Director of Equine Sports ...Read Full Story
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