From: Various HVC Vets You’ve come out to the barn and found that your gelding’s sheath is swollen. There are many reasons for this. The first thing to do is to examine the sheath and ventral (bottom) abdomen. Do this safely by standing with your hip at the horse’s shoulder and face backwards. Have aContinue reading “Swollen Sheath: FAQ”
Category Archives: Horse Vet Corner Files
Winter: Getting Horses Ready
Proper horse care and management during the winter is essential. As it becomes colder, the horses requirements for energy, shelter and hoof care begin to change. This HVC file explains the different requirements horses have during the winter and practices horse owners can do to meet those requirements. Your horse needs more water in theContinue reading “Winter: Getting Horses Ready”
Hoof Problems and Care
By Deb Haines Horses mom and dad both had good feet just don’t understood why hers are so bad. Any ideas please let me know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/439389863169451/ Is there anyway to improve the thickness of the hoof wall? https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/439634633144974/ My horse’s hooves are peeling so I have hoof questions.https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/390526818055756/ Toe cracks A) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/384672375307867/ B) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/435592013549236/ WhatContinue reading “Hoof Problems and Care”
Pastern Dermatitis / Scratches: FAQ
By Dr. Richards Information for the many of you that are dealing with Equine Pastern Dermatitis (aka Scratches/Mud Fever). It can be found in the “Files” section of this page. ‘Tis the season… For lots of concern about problems with the skin on the lower legs of our horses.Equine Pastern Dermatitis (EPD), along with itsContinue reading “Pastern Dermatitis / Scratches: FAQ”
Fibrotic Myopathy: FAQ
By Dr. Kimberly May Fibrotic myopathy is caused by scar tissue formation in the horse’s muscles after trauma or a muscle injury. The most commonly affected muscles are the hamstring muscles, which run down the back of the rump and thigh above the hock (see the yellow-boxed area in the image to the right forContinue reading “Fibrotic Myopathy: FAQ”
Deworming Recommendations
By Dr. Nielsen.
FAQ – Deworming
Please note that rotational (every 8 week) deworming is no longer recommended due to parasite resistance issues. Fecal egg counts and strategic deworming is what is currently recommended. Here are some helpful links about deworming your horse: Info on timing of deworming and the “killing frost” myth: The practice of deworming at or around theContinue reading “FAQ – Deworming”
FAQ – Hives
Here are some articles on hives causes and treatments. https://thehorse.com/14663/hives-in-horses-symptoms-and-treatment https://www.smartpakequine.com/content/Hives-in-Horses http://www.ckequinehospital.com/page/165/Equine-Hives Any advice regarding medications such as antihistamines or corticosteroids needs to come from your veterinarian that has a valid veterinary-client-patient relationship with you and your horse. The veterinarians on HVC cannot advise on dose or whether a certain medication is appropriate for yourContinue reading “FAQ – Hives”
Hoof Abscesses: FAQ
By Dr. Alicia Nolfi There are a several common reasons why horses get abscesses. Mechanical reasons would be: excessive quarter loading causing terminal papillae to be stretched and essentially white line disease in the quarters (although we don’t usually call it that, but that’s what happens); White Line Disease at the toe which can beContinue reading “Hoof Abscesses: FAQ”
Podiatry – Hoof Capsule Cracks
By Dr. Alicia Nolfi Everything that we see externally in the equine foot is a direct result of what is happening internally. The foot is a dynamic organ that has suspension and support components working together to achieve stability and movement. When all components of the foot are healthy and have total recall, the footContinue reading “Podiatry – Hoof Capsule Cracks”
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