Emergency Care
![Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Vet-and-horse-owner-and-horse_940x416-768x340.jpg)
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
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February 14, 2011
Enteroliths in Horses
Enteroliths are mineral masses that form in the colon of a horse. They are also known as intestinal stones
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January 19, 2011
Dummy Foal Syndrome
Complications just before, during, or after birth can result in a decreased oxygen supply to the foal's brain.
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January 07, 2011
Colic First Aid
After placing a call to the vet, some general guidelines are to keep the horse quiet and calm; remove
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February 15, 2010
Colic caused by Persimmons
Severe discomfort may not be noticed until several months after ingestion of persimmons, so if horses with access to
![Horse owner with mare and foal](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/equinews_horse_owner_mare_foal_940x416-768x340.jpg)
February 08, 2010
New Genetic Disease found in Quarter Horses
Researchers have identified another in a growing line of genetic diseases affecting Quarter Horses. According to Dr. Stephanie Valberg
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January 27, 2010
Weight Loss in Older Horses: Management Solutions
Older horses don't have to become underweight horses. If senior equines begin to lose weight, there is usually a
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January 24, 2010
Heaves and Inflammatory Airway Disease in Horses
Heaves and inflammatory airway disease are important causes of allergic lower airway disease in horses. Horses with heaves tend
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January 24, 2010
Food Allergy in Horses: An Overview
Food allergy in horses is rare and extremely difficult to diagnose.
![Miniature horse grazing in pasture](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Miniature-horse-grazing_940x416-768x340.jpg)
January 21, 2010
Diagnosing Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Diagnosis of EMS can be difficult and usually begins with ruling out equine Cushing's disease. Occasionally, horses can be