Colic in the horse: Part 2
By Lauren Lamb Last month we talked about the clinical signs of colic and what to do when you notice signs of colic. This month we will discuss how to prevent colic. Some common causes […]
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Colic in the horse: Part 1
By Lauren Lamb The No. 1 killer of horses in the United States is colic. Colic is not a disease but rather a combination of clinical signs that point toward abdominal pain and dysfunction in […]
Lower respiratory tract disease in horses: Part 2
By Lauren Lamb Last month we talked about lower respiratory tract disease in horses as it pertains to infectious pneumonia (bacterial, viral and parasites). This article expands on lower respiratory tract disease in horses by […]
Lower Respiratory Tract Disease
By Lauren Lamb The lower respiratory tract of a horse consists of the lungs and the small tubes running throughout the lungs (bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli). The lungs’ primary function is to absorb oxygen from […]
Equine Chiropractic Medicine
By Tricia Bailey Equine chiropractic medicine is a growing trend in the equine industry. Chiropractic medicine can be used in all breeds and riding disciplines, from three-day eventers, to racehorses, to barrel horse and pasture […]
Always Come Prepared
Preparing first aid kits for horses By Lauren Lamb Experienced horse owners already understand their horse is an accident waiting to happen. First- time horse owners will soon understand what I am talking about. It […]
Gastrointestinal parasites management guidelines
By Lauren Lamb Parasitism is one of the most common diseases encountered in horses. Adult gastrointestinal parasites live and reproduce inside a horse’s intestines. The gastrointestinal parasite will produce eggs that are passed in the […]
Lameness in the Horse
By Lauren Lamb Every horse owner dreads the day they go out to ride or exercise their horse and notice that their equine athlete is lame. For a horse owner, this can create multiple questions […]