Equine Articles
Down Horse
Any horse that is recumbent and cannot rise unassisted is an emergency. If it is safe, the horse can be repositioned to assist with rising. Horses...
Choke
In horses, choke is the word used to describe when food gets lodged in the esophagus. The windpipe, or trachea, is not blocked; these horses can...
Lameness
Lameness is a word used to describe a limping horse. Keep in mind that most lameness problems do not need to be seen on an emergency basis. Limping...
Fever
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...
Foaling Difficulties
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...
Colic
Colic is a word used to describe abdominal pain. There are many different causes of colic and the types of colic behaviors can range from mild to...