Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) is a common condition affecting young and growing horses that results in a fragment or fragments of cartilage (and associated underlying bone) within the joint that is damaged and often unattached from the parent bone. While much research has been focused on defining the exact mechanisms of why and how horses develop […]
Galveston County, Texas Via the Texas Animal Health Commission, February 6, 2015 The Texas Animal Health Commission is investigating two confirmed cases of the equine herpesvirus type-1 (EHV-1) in horses at two different stables in northwestern Galveston County. Laboratory tests conducted on nasal swabs were positive for the neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1. There is no […]
Just a few hours after its birth, the long-legged brown foal stands in its stall, appearing on first glance to be sound, sturdy and healthy. But something is very wrong with this newborn horse. The foal seems detached, stumbles towards people and doesn’t seem to recognize its mother or have any interest in nursing. It […]
It has been the hot topic of forums and Facebook over the last few weeks. Last month, the Food and Drug Administration sent cease and desist letters to multiple companies who are manufacturing or distributing medications in the United States that are labelled for the treatment of gastric ulcers in horses. These medications do not […]
Foaling season is right around the corner. Here are a couple of my favorite “foaling life hacks” that may make your foaling season go just a little bit smoother. The 60 cc Syringe The 60cc syringe is a valuable addition to your foaling kit. It has a multitude of uses, and not just for the […]
Ah, October. As the days start to shorten, the weather becomes cooler, the leaves start to fall, and Congress approaches, there are a few concerns that horse owners should have when it comes to their horse’s health. Grass Laminitis Often thought of as a “spring grass” problem, owners of horses who are currently diagnosed with […]
Regenerative medicine is becoming the go-to treatment for a wide variety of injuries that performance horses encounter. The term regenerative medicine refers to treatment modalities that are derived from the horse’s self and used to heal an injury in less time and result in stronger tissue. It is not meant as the only treatment […]
In recent months, there has been an outbreak of Vesicular Stomatitis in Colorado. Many farms are now under quarantine because of the outbreak, and there have been economic impacts on the horse industry as a whole. Vesicular Stomatitis is a disease from the viral family Rhabdoviridae and genus Vesiculovirus. Vesicular stomatitis viruses are the prototypes […]
With so many options for joint supplements on the market today, how does anyone know which ones actually work? Or remember how to use each one? This article’s purpose is to do just that. Here we have laid out the important details of today’s available injectable joint supplements so that you and your veterinarian can […]
While most pleasure horse enthusiasts are familiar with hock issues in their horses, one of the more confusing hock problems can be swelling of the hocks. The hock area of a horse is actually comprised of four different joint spaces. The upper hock joint, also known as the tarsocrural or tibiotarsal joint, is the joint […]
Dogs and horses go together like peanut butter and jelly. Many show horse owners are also dog owners and enthusiasts, and consider their dogs to be a huge part of their family. As such, dogs often accompany their owners to horse shows. However, there are several health concerns that dog owners should be aware of […]
Introducing Perfect Prep EQ Sane & Sound | Perfect Products’ New Revolutionary Approach to Equine Calming June 26, 2014 – Perfect Prep EQ Sane & Sound is the latest addition to the Perfect Prep Equine Calming System. A culmination of years of research in equine calming, soundness support and gastrointestinal supplements, this revolutionary approach to […]