Emergency Care
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
January 24, 2010
Food Allergy in Horses: An Overview
Food allergy in horses is rare and extremely difficult to diagnose.
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
January 21, 2010
Nitrate and Nitrite Toxicity in Horses
Nitrate toxicity is uncommon in horses but can be an important problem in ruminants. Horses can be exposed to