Emergency Care

January 30, 2017
Hoof Care and the Emaciated Horse
Biotin only improves the growth of new hoof horn, not existing hoof, so its effectiveness depends on reliable administration

June 03, 2015
Dummy Foal Syndrome: What Can Be Done?
Once your veterinarian has diagnosed your foal with neonatal maladjustment syndrome, what can you do?

February 16, 2015
Eye Socket Fractures in Horses
In a study, researchers looked at the records of 18 horses treated for orbital fractures, or breaks in one

January 07, 2015
Transport Stress and Insulin Levels in Horses
Virtually all horses experience some level of stress when they are transported, even if they have been trailered many

April 04, 2014
Causes of Colic in Young Foals
In most cases, the foals continue to nurse frequently, showing a healthy growth pattern through their first month of life. Digestive

December 30, 2013
Drug May Help in Endotoxemia Treatment in Horses
Can clenbuterol help to minimize inflammation in horses being treated for endotoxemia?

August 30, 2013
Dealing With Trail Riding Injuries
On the trail, carry basic first aid supplies, water, and a cell phone to call for help. Rest horses

February 23, 2013
Drug May Be Laminitis Breakthrough
An anti-inflammatory drug discovered 40 years ago, but never used on large animals, may be the breakthrough that veterinarians

December 03, 2012
Snakes and Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis
A study by researchers at the University of Florida found the EEE virus in the blood of copperheads and

May 08, 2012
Emergency! Horse in the Swimming Pool!
It may sound like a joke, but there’s nothing funny about the situation when a horse jumps or falls