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New Programs to Help Horse Owners Stay Up to Date on Health and Medical Issues

There are some great new programs and websites to help horse owners get timely information - check them out!

 

Outbreak Alert Gives Veterinarians and

Horse Owners the Edge in Fighting Disease

When it comes to equine health care, a partnership between horse owners and veterinarians is a must. Equally important is staying informed about potential disease threats that may put a horse’s health at risk. That’s the reason Merial…

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Added by KatyM., Community News on December 21, 2011 at 3:42am — No Comments

Mites or not?

Hello everyone,

i was wondering if somene could tell me if my horse has mites:

dandruff
little bumps on his neck
he is not a draft horse
does not have feathering on his legs
it is on his rump and middle of his neck.

if he does could you tell me how to treat it?

thanks:)

Added by Hope Brown on October 30, 2010 at 1:09pm — 3 Comments

Cortisone and laminitis

Just a warning about the use of cortisone shots in horses that are prone to laminitis. IMO don't use it. Our 17 year old broodmare had a severe bout with laminitis 10 years ago and is probably insulin resistant. She has had hoof problems for years though not another severe bout with laminitis since the original. We had her hocks injected with cortisone to treat inflammation that was… Continue

Added by Hawk Hill on August 5, 2010 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

When do you know you have made the right choice?



Laminitis. What a horrible thing. Just 4 months ago I had heard of it but had never given it much thought as it didn’t affect me since I owned a large Clydesdale mare, it is just a pony thing isn’t it?



I’m sure the last thing you want to hear is another sob story about a wonderful horse that has been put down for some reason or another. It’s sweet to read all these articles about wonderful horses who were amazing and special and had quirky personalities that made them unique.…

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Added by Equine Trader on April 5, 2009 at 7:30pm — 5 Comments

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