All Entries in the "Horse Health" Category
Vaccination Against Common Infectious Diseases in Horses
Diseases are either noninfectious or infectious. Noninfectious diseases are predominantly environmental in nature and are not usually contagious. Nutritional deficiencies and genetic defects are examples of noninfectious diseases. Infectious diseases, on the other hand, are caused by pathogenic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites like worms that are present in the environment or [...]
Wood Chewing by Horses
Wood Chewing by Horses
You would think that only beavers had any interest in wood. It seems though that horses too may sometimes form an affinity to wood. Under certain circumstances, a horse may resort to wood chewing.
What is Wood Chewing by Horses
Wood chewing is sometimes seen in the same light as cribbing. The two [...]
Top 5 Equine Hospitals in the U.S.
Top 5 Equine Hospitals in the U.S.
It’s hard to come up with the top 5 equine hospitals in the U.S. This is simply because there are a number of outstanding hospitals that deserve to be mentioned. Five institutions however do stand out. Whether it’s their scope of services or their dedication to excellence, these [...]
Horse Cribbing
Horse Cribbing
Horse Cribbing is definitely not a killer horse disease. However, this does not mean that it is any less worrisome. Cribbing is a habit that can be damaging to both your horse and your property. Find out how you can stop this bad horse habit.
What it Is Horse Cribbing
Horse Cribbing is often considered [...]
Cushing’s Disease in Horses
Cushing’s Disease in Horses
Like the human form of the disease, Cushing’s disease affects the pituitary gland of horses. This is the gland that manages the endocrine system. Horses with this disease therefore suffer from hormonal and metabolic problems. The disease can affect horses of any age. It is most commonly diagnosed however among older horses.
Causes [...]
Bucked Shins in Horses
Bucked Shins
Just like human athletes, horses that are trained are always at risk of getting injured. The risk of injury doesn’t just stem from the possibility of having an accident while training. The training program of horses itself may lead to some forms of injury including bucked shins.
Bucked Shins in Horses
Bucked Shins is also [...]
Foal Scours
Foal Scours
Facing a case of foal scours can seem like a baptism of fire for new horse owners. Although the condition is normal for many foals, the mess and inconvenience created by foal scours can really be disturbing.
What Is Foal Scours
Foal scours is a form of foal diarrhea. This, however, is an oversimplification of [...]
Horse Colic
Horse Colic
Horse colic is one of those conditions that should really turn your red light signal on. This condition among horses is not some minor illness that can just resolve itself after some time. If not treated immediately, colic can kill. It is in fact the top cause of horse deaths.
What it is Colic
Colic [...]
Laminitis in Horses - Common Hoof Problems
Common Hoof Disorders: Laminitis in Horses
Laminitis is a common hoof disorder that typically causes a lot of pain to the horse. It is a malfunction of the attachment of the pedal bone and the inner hoof wall. Durable connective tissues are responsible for connecting the pedal bone to the hoof wall. If these tissues are [...]
Navicular Syndrome - Common Hoof Problems
Common Hoof Disorders: Navicular Syndrome
Navicular syndrome is a disorder that occurs in horses. However, its definition is quite vague and experts are still unsure exactly what navicular syndrome is or the exact casue. So what exactly causes this disorder? What are some treatment options? This article will provide you answers.
Causes of Navicular Syndrome
As mentioned earlier, [...]
