By Deb Haines Of all snake species on the planet only 1/3 of them are poisonous. There are only 4 different types of poisonous snakes in the U.S. They are Cottonmouths, Copperheads, Rattlesnakes, and last but defiantly not the least Coral Snakes. Head Shape: Non-Venomous snakes usually have a spoon-shaped rounded heads and venomous snakesContinue reading “Snake Bite Information”
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Sarcoids and Lumps: FAQ
By Dr. Ashley Schofield SARCOIDS Sarcoids are a type of skin tumour in horses, they are caused by the bovine papilloma virus. They are persistent and frequently progress with time. There are some sites that seem to be more commonly affected such as the face, axilla and groin. Whilst it is theorised that these regionsContinue reading “Sarcoids and Lumps: FAQ”
FAQ – Vaccine Reactions
By Dr. Nolfi Vaccinations are a part of horse ownership. In the US, we have core vaccines (ones all horses shouldreceive) and risk-based vaccines (ones that are given based on endemic disease rate, housing situation of the horse, exposure of the horse to other horses, etc). Have a look here for more information about vaccines:Continue reading “FAQ – Vaccine Reactions”
FAQ – Wildfires
What to do for your horse when exposed to wildfire smoke: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/guidelines-horses-exposed-wildfire-smoke https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/821564121618688 Evacuating horses in wildfires:https://www.facebook.com/UCDavisVERT/posts/4338771162860788 Nebulization Therapy: Nebulization should only be done at the direction of a veterinarian. Silver has had no controlled or peer reviewed studies in horses to ensure its safety. In fact, reviews of the literature indicate that silver causesContinue reading “FAQ – Wildfires”
FAQ – Overdoses and Overeating
If your horse has been overdosed with something or has gotten into the feed room, here are some recommendations. It is always best to call your veterinarian immediately and not wait for an HVC veterinarian to respond to your post. Common overdoses: – Dewormers: NSAIDS: – Grain overload: 2020 Copyright Horse Vet Corner
FAQ – Swollen Teats – Lactating Teats
Why are my non-pregnant mare’s teats swollen – why is she lactating? There are a few reasons why a non-pregnant mare can have enlarged or swollen teats and may even have clear to white liquid that can be drawn from them: – Clover or other estrogenic plants – usually causes no problems, often comes onContinue reading “FAQ – Swollen Teats – Lactating Teats”
FAQ – Swollen Sheath
FAQ Post: Why is my horse’s sheath swollen 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 atContinue reading “FAQ – Swollen Sheath”
Sheath Cleaning: FAQ
By Dr. K (Cal Jane) Any horse that kicks will have to be sedated by a veterinarian who will then do the cleaning. The others can be cleaned via the following thorough process: stand with your hip at the shoulder of the horse and face backwards. Have a confident handler that stands behind you onContinue reading “Sheath Cleaning: FAQ”
Joint Supplements
By Dr. Daniel Grove Joint supplements are always a hot topic. Most people are concerned about the athletic performance of their horses and anything they can do to keep them going at their maximum performance level. This month I am going to discuss the most common ingredients, how they are given, and what we thinkContinue reading “Joint Supplements”
HVC Vets Perspective on Variety of Equine Subjects
By Deb Haines “Wound care” ( Dr. Madison Seaman) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/350282175413554/ Equine behavior ( Dr.Madison Seaman ) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/350282175413554/ Sometimes Difficult Finding The Answer ( Dr. Madison Seaman) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/349237265518045/ Hay Bags, Slow Feeders, and Nets (Dr.Teresa Crocker) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/324762941298811/ Importance of preventative vaccinations (Dr Timothy Miller) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/315520328889739/
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