Health

Colostrum, the first secretion of the mammary glands, contains antibodies that are important in the rapid response to disease. Read more

Years ago, a severely strained or ruptured tendon often signaled the end of a horse’s useful life. Treatment consisted Read more

Equine motor neuron disease (EMND) is a progressive, debilitating, usually fatal neurological disease of horses. It affects lower motor Read more

To prevent EPM, opossums should be kept out of the barn and especially away from sources of hay, feed, Read more

A correlation was found between gluteal pain and a hoof angle known as long toe/low heel. Read more

While most horses tolerate paste deworming products with no adverse effects, a report from Texas A & M University Read more

Today, equine rehab clinics have a range of treatments to control discomfort, maintain or build muscular strength, and bring Read more

The most important decision that the veterinarian must make when dealing with high-risk pregnancy in mares is when to Read more

Bleeding into the broad ligament of the uterus or directly into the abdominal cavity (hemoperitoneum or hemoabdomen) is a Read more

Donkeys and horses have many anatomical and metabolic differences, some of which are quite important from a veterinary care Read more