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WEBEach issue of EQUUS is packed with articles on the latest veterinary advances, physiology, behavior and other vital topics. EQUUS provides hands-on instruction and helpful advice from the world’s foremost authorities on horse care. Since 1977, EQUUS has led the way in offering the accurate, up-to-date information you need to take the best ...
Decode your horse’s bloodwork - Equus Magazine
WEBMarch 19, 2023. ⎯ Heather Smith Thomas. Drawing blood for laboratory testing has been a routine part of equine veterinary care for decades. Along with a physical examination and review of a horse’s history, bloodwork can offer valuable insights into the health and function of the body’s systems. What’s more, routine screenings can ...
Horse Body Language: How To Read It And Understand It - Equus …
WEBAug 31, 2023 · Lowering the head slightly and waving the neck from side to side is an aggressive act, often used by stallions who are fighting or herding an uncooperative mare. If you see a horse do this, it’s a red alert. You need to ascertain why the horse is aggressive and defuse the situation.
How to identify 8 common equine skin diseases - Equus Magazine
WEB4. Aural plaques (papillary acanthoma, ear papillomas) Equine aural plaques typically have a flat, crusty appearance. Appearance: flat, crusty, raised white lesions inside the ears; underneath, the skin may be pink and sensitive. Aural plaques usually cause no pain and are considered to be just a cosmetic problem.
Ration balancers explained - Equus Magazine
WEBAug 10, 2023 · Ration balancers can help provide “easy keepers” with necessary nutrients without unneeded calories. In addition, hay and grasses may be deficient in some vitamins and minerals all horses need. “Here at Michigan State, we have analyzed a lot of hay over the years for various research projects, and very few samples we’ve looked at would ...
10 ways to help horses with heaves - Equus Magazine
WEBAll of your horses will benefit from the cleaner air. 1O. ADD AN OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID SUPPLEMENT. In human medicine, omega-3 fatty acids are used to help manage a variety of inflammatory conditions, and recently Couetil published a study suggesting that horses with heaves may benefit from them as well.
Which bedding is best? Common options compared - Equus …
WEBThis softness can encourage horses to lie down and get more rest. Straw is also the bedding of choice for foaling, as opposed to wood shavings. “If you are foaling on shavings or sawdust, the new wet baby gets completely covered with this material and the mare has a harder time licking the foal,” Nielsen explains.
Time-tested heaves medication options - Equus Magazine
WEBManaging a horse with recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), also known as heaves, can be a challenge but the right combination of medications can help. During a flare-up of recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), a combination of drugs may provide relief. “You need to get rid of the inflammation with the steroids, and then treat with a bronchodilator to open the air passages that are squeezed shut ...
Managing Cushing's Disease in Horses - Equus Magazine
WEBJun 15, 2023 · On the first day, blood is drawn and the horse is given an injection of dexamethasone, a synthetic form of cortisol. The next day, a second blood sample is drawn and both are tested to measure levels of natural cortisol. In a healthy horse, the dexamethasone injection suppresses the release of cortisol, and …
Treat thrush in 4 easy steps - Equus Magazine
WEB1. Make your own cotton swab by wrapping a wisp of loose cotton tightly around the end of a hoof pick. 2. Soak the cotton in treatment solution. We are using a common common preparation. 3. Swab down the sides of the frog as if you were picking out the hoof. The goal is to get into all the cracks, so don’t be afraid to apply a bit of pressure.