New Cancer Treatment
With summer under way, many horse owners begin the annual
campaign to protect their white-faced horses from the sun. Sun damage causes
many different problems--issues ranging from a simple case of sunburn all the way
to skin cancers. In fact, periocular squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC)--the... | read »
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from the pages of Rodeo
Wounds in Horses
If you have owned or cared for horses for any length of time, I'm
sure you're aware that they're prone to wounds or trauma. I think this tendency
for horses to suffer wounds is the result of the horse's nature, both
psychological and physical. The horse evolved by developing reflexes of fight... | read »
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from the pages of Perfect Horse
Potomac Horse Fever Risks
Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) got its nickname because it was first
described as a specific syndrome in horses living close to the Potomac River in
Maryland. The disease is now found throughout the United States and in many
foreign countries, as well. PHF is a bacterial disease caused by the... | read »
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from the pages of Rodeo
A Case of Facial Nerve Paralysis
My grandson recently acquired a cutting horse for high school rodeo
that has an interesting condition. When stimulated or focusing on something, the
horse's muzzle deviates to the right significantly. This effect is due to
paralysis of the muscles on the left side of his face, which is the... | read »
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from the pages of Perfect Horse
Crucial Colic Cues
Simply put, colic in your horse means that he's experiencing some
type of abdominal pain.
Problems with any of the organs in the abdomen--liver, spleen,
urinary tract, reproductive organs, or intestines--can cause abdominal pain.
While most colics are caused by problems in the intestinal... | read »
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Stem Cell Therapy in the Horse
I'm sure everyone has heard of stem cell research and its
implications in human medicine. I would like to discuss the status of stem cell
treatment modalities currently being used and developed as they relate to the
horse.
First of all, I'll briefly explain the advantages of stem cell... | read »
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Hematoma in the Horse
Hematomas occur fairly regularly in horses. They are the result of trauma to a blood vessel, without a cut or breaking of the overlying
skin, that results in a large swelling made up of blood. The literal
interpretation of hematoma is a blood (hem) mass or tumor (toma).
These lesions usually... | read »
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Skin Bumps on the Horse
Horses, like people and other animals, have a variety of skin
problems. The common one I would like to address in this issue goes by a couple
of fancy names in veterinary literature, nodular necrobiosis or eosinophilic
granuloma.
These lesions are typically seen on the "trunk" area of the... | read »
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from the pages of Perfect Horse
Hurricane Season Reminds Horse Owners to Have a Plan
With
hurricane season in full swing, there's a reminder to have an evacuation plan set
up for your horses--even if you board them.
If you live in an area that's prone to natural disasters, such as flood, fire,
tornado or hurricane, have a plan in place for what to do should the call go... | read »
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from the pages of Rodeo
Digital Tendon Sheath Problems
The digital tendon sheath is a structure that surrounds the flexor
tendons as they course behind the fetlock. The sheath begins approximately four
inches above the fetlocks, and extends distally to the lower pastern. The sheath
has a synovial lining similar to a joint, and allows the tendons... | read »
QUESTION:
We
travel all over with our horses. For years, we’ve heard about equine distemper,
also known as strangles. Please tell us more about the strangles, how to prevent
it, and what to do about it should one of... | read
