Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery has become a
commonly used technology in
dealing with joint problems in the horse.
Arthroscopic surgery
enables a complete visual evaluation of the internal
structures of a
joint in the horse, as well as surgical correction of solvable
problems with
minimal... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Navicular Disease in Horses
Better diagnostic tools for imaging the horse's hoof are shedding
new light on navicular disease and navicular syndrome in horses. There's a difference
between navicular disease and navicular syndrome, although they overlap, and researchers are now
uncovering several more causes for the... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Rodeo
Wound Healing in Horses
Wound healing in horses can be problematical because of
differences in how they heal. Wounds of the upper body of the horse, above the hock or knee,
heal amazingly well and relatively quickly. With wounds of the distal limbs on horses,
however, it can be frustrating and time consuming to... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Rodeo
'Choke' Obstructs Breathing in Horses
"Choke" is a common term used for an obstruction of the esophagus
in horses. It really has nothing to do with the respiratory system as one might
think from the word. However, considering the symptoms a horse expresses with
this condition, it's easy to understand how the term came into use.... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Rabies: Is Your Horse at Risk?
Last year, a horse that had been stabled at the 2006 Tennessee Walking Horse
National Convention in Shelbyville, Tennessee, was diagnosed with rabies, and a
frantic search was launched to identify people who may have had close contact
with the rabid horse. Suddenly, the topic of rabies in... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Rodeo
'Tying Up' and Azoturia Metabolic Muscle Disorders in the Horse
The horse, like all mammals, is subject to muscle problems due to abnormal
metabolism of energy. The byproducts of abnormal metabolism cause inflammation
of muscle cells, which leads to painful spasms of the large muscles of the back
and hindquarters. The clinical result is a horse that can't... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Equine Colic
The word colic strikes fear in every equine owner's heart. While we have come
a long way in understanding, treating and reducing the risk of colic, equine colic is
still something that can take your horse's life. Equine colic remains on the top of the
list of medical emergencies.
What Is... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Horse Journal
Packing Power
Your
horse's feet take a beating. A galloping horse may strike the ground with a
force as high as 2 1/2 tons. The horse's sole, frog and hoof wall are also prone
to a variety of problems and infections. The
practice of packing hooves likely dates back as far as when horses became... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Horse Journal
Do-It-Yourself Lameness Exam
A horse
that's refusing to put weight on a leg is easy to
spot, but the clues to a
budding lameness problem are far more subtle.
Recognizing these and knowing how
to locate problem areas on the legs
can lead to an earlier diagnosis and save
you a lot of lost riding
time.
Although... | read »
Health: Emergency
from the pages of Trail Rider
Rattlesnake Safety While Trail Riding
"I like go on a trail ride with my horse to
California 's
Mojave Desert for a change of scenery and the wide open spaces. While on the trail ride, I
sometimes come across rattlesnakes. So first, what should I do to avoid my horse
getting bitten on the trail? Second, what should I do if... | 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
