Equine Articles
Obesity in horses used to be virtually non-existent. The majority of horses were kept as beasts of burden, only the rich possessing them as companion animals. Working horses couldn’t …
In the past, a horse with a broken leg was a dead horse. Even though fracture repair surgery has long been possible and is internally very similar to the …
OCD is short for Osteochondritis Dissecans, a developmental disorder of the bones and joints that is somewhat common and may affect any breed of horse. The condition may also …
Founder is a severe form of lameness caused by laminitis of the horse’s foot. Laminae are the flexible interwoven layers of transitional keratinous material that form the shock-absorbent attachment …
Various parasites infect the gastrointestinal tracts of horses. Despite the widespread availability and use of anthelmintic drugs, “worms” continue to compromise the health of many horses in all parts …
Humane euthanasia is a preferred alternative to unnecessary suffering when a horse has a fatal injury or an unmanageable disease. It is the greatest and most difficult responsibility of …
“Strangles” in horses is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi. It is spread by inhalation or oral intake of the organism during direct contact with …
A sarcoid is a slow growing tumor that occurs in the skin of a horse most often on the legs, in the flanks, on the abdomen, or anywhere on …
Ringworm is very common in horses and may be confused with many other skin diseases due to its variable appearance. Veterinarians refer to ringworm as dermatophytosis, meaning an overgrowth …
Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) is a sporadic cause of acute diarrhea in many parts of the country. The disease is caused by bacteria called Neoriketssia ristici, which is carried …