Dermatophilosis: Rain Scald / Mud Fever / Rain Rot
In warm, wet conditions, an opportunistic organism called Dermatophilus congolensis may infect a horse’s skin causing sticky, crusty scabs that entangle and mat the hair coat. It also invades …
Equine Articles
Cushing’s Disease – Causes and Consequences
Cushing’s Disease (Pituitary Pars Intermediate Dysfunction; PPID) is an endocrine hormonal imbalance caused dysfunction of the pituitary gland. The dysfunction overproduces several hormones that are responsible for critical functions …
Causes of Weight Loss in Horses
Horses may lose weight for a number of reasons, but three primary causes are most common: intestinal parasites, malocclusion of the teeth, and malnutrition (improper diet or feeding regimen). …
Castration: why, when, and how?
Castration means the complete surgical removal of the testicles. There are three common reasons that this procedure is performed: to prevent breeding, to reduce aggressiveness / unruliness, and in …
Blister Beetle Toxicity
Blister Beetles are extremely toxic to horses when the insects are accidentally ingested. They may contaminate alfalfa hay which is a very popular feed for its excellent nutritional profile. …
Angular Limb Deformities
Angular limb deformities are either congenital (present at birth) or acquired (caused by disease that affects bone growth). The condition describes a deviation in the shape of the limb …