Preventative

January 27, 2012
Some Equine Products Dangerous for Dogs, Other Animals
To be safe, don’t let dogs eat ivermectin; clean up any spilled or dropped ivermectin products; and carefully dispose

January 18, 2012
Choosing a Farrier for Your Horse
Farrier, blacksmith, horseshoer…by whatever term he or she is known, the professional who cares for your horse’s hooves is an important

January 17, 2012
Protect Your Horse from Back Pain
Savvy owners put their efforts into preventing back pain in their horses rather than trying to eliminate it once

January 04, 2012
How Does Furosemide Work?
Furosemide is a commonly used and very effective diuretic in human and veterinary medicine. The pharmacologic action of furosemide

December 14, 2011
Herbal Supplements for Horses
Many alternative therapies are being used to improve the quality of life and health of horses. Massage, acupuncture, physiotherapy, and herbal

November 21, 2011
Upper Respiratory Infection in Horses
When 761 horses with signs of upper respiratory disease were tested for various pathogens, equine herpes virus-4 was found

October 19, 2011
Riding Your Horse at High Elevations
Remember that when you gain even a few thousand feet in elevation, the oxygen content in the air decreases. You might
October 11, 2011
Outcomes After Surgical Correction of Flexural Deformities in Foals
Flexural deformities of the coffin joint are common in foals and may be present at birth or acquired in older foals

October 10, 2011
Impact of Weaning Stress on Immune Systems of Foals
Weaning involves a lot of stress. It is no surprise that the foal’s immune system takes a hit during

September 30, 2011
Avoid Shipping Fever in Horses
Shipping fever is the term used to describe an infection and inflammation of a horse’s lower respiratory tract seen