Aug 27, 2021 | Equine Articles
Traditional deworming strategies have been revisited, subsequently leading to changes in how we view both parasites and their control. We have already moved away from every other month or daily deworming programs of the past towards a philosophy of monitoring more and...
Aug 27, 2021 | Equine Articles
Dental care is one of the foundation pillars of preventive medicine to ensure your horse’s health. Loss of teeth and other dental problems play a critical role in the longevity of the horse’s health and life. Dental disease may cause pain, poor digestion, and often...
Aug 27, 2021 | Equine Articles
Colic is a word that is used to describe abdominal pain in horses but actually has numerous causes. Every case is unique in how it presents but there are several signs/behaviors that are commonly displayed. Any horse with colic behavior should be evaluated by a...
Aug 27, 2021 | Equine Articles
Choking in horses is very different from the same term used in humans. In horses, choke is when food becomes lodged in the esophagus. In contrast to humans, the windpipe (trachea), is not blocked and horses usually can still breathe. Although it is not immediately...
Mar 25, 2016 | Equine Articles
A normal, temperature for an adult horse is 98.0 — 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. High-grade fevers and low-grade fevers are managed differently. A temperature over 105 degrees Fahrenheit is considered a high grade fever and needs immediate medical attention. A low grade...
Mar 25, 2016 | Equine Articles
There is a lot to take into consideration with a mare in labor. With all of the below mentioned considerations, please remember to keep yourself safe as a mare in labor or a mare with a new foal can be aggressive. It is also important to monitor your mare from a safe...
