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Close-up of black stallion head
February 15, 2012

Colic Surgery: Is It Right for Your Horse?

However, in other colic cases the cause is something that can’t be easily fixed and surgery is the only Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
October 20, 2011

Twitch Calms a Nervous Horse

A twitch is easy to use, effective, and humane when applied correctly. Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
September 30, 2011

Colic in Horses: Bad News, Good News

Colic is fairly common in horses. That’s not news to any horse owner. The bad news is that horses Read more
Draft horses in pasture
September 21, 2011

Beware of Stinging Nettle in Horse Pastures

Glassy hairs from the plant’s leaves and stems cause a skin reaction characterized by wheals or hives and an intensely painful Read more
Ponies looking over fence
August 23, 2011

Biofilms May Slow Wound Healing in Horses

Biofilm is a term that has been used to describe a phenomenon found in slow-healing human wounds. The same Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
August 22, 2011

Signs of Infection in Equine Wounds

Signs that an injury is becoming infected include unusual heat (warmer than the surrounding tissue); pain (discomfort should subside Read more
Close-up of horse's eye
July 19, 2011

Swollen Eyelids: Does Your Horse Have an Eye Injury?

A study conducted at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky found that not all horses with severely Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
May 24, 2011

Suturing Wounds in Horses

Your gelding came in with a ragged tear on his lower leg, and the veterinarian chose not to suture Read more
Veterinarian listening to horse with stethoscope
May 20, 2011

Smoke Inhalation in Horses

Owners should have a veterinarian examine horses that have been exposed to smoke, and should watch for signs of Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
March 21, 2011

Taking a Horse’s Temperature

To take a horse's temperature, first tie the horse or have someone hold his head. Stand beside (not in Read more
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