If these shoulder muscles are damaged, lost, or weakened, the shoulder joint becomes loose and the upper arm bone can literally “pop” into and out of the shoulder joint, usually outwardly (laterally). In most cases, the outward appearance of the shoulder looks strange in horses with instability of the shoulder Read more…
Mild cases should recover in 6 to 8 weeks. In cases of severe nerve damage, spontaneous recovery may take many months, if it occurs at all. Such cases are candidates for surgery. If the nerve has been severed, recovery is unlikely. How do you treat an injured shoulder in a Read more…
Osteochondrosis (osteochondrosis dissecans; OCD) is a disease syndrome of growing cartilage related to different clinical entities such as epiphysitis, subchondral cysts and angular carpal deformities, which occurs in growing animals of all species, including horses. How does OCD develop in horses? OCD is usually caused by a combination of several Read more…
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Causes of Fly Bites on Horses Stagnant water nearby. Manure or dirty stalls. Feed or supplements lying open in the barn, or dirty feed bins that have dried saliva and feed dust. How do I keep flies off my horses legs? Fly sheets, cool, open-weave, light-weight, mesh blankets can be Read more…
If you aren’t sure if what you’ve seen qualifies as abuse or neglect, you can read more here about what the state says by clicking the link below or give us a call at (865) 609-4030. What is considered neglect of a horse? Neglect: Lack of care, often resulting from Read more…
When is it not advisable to give garlic to horses? The garlic is contraindicated for horses with blood clotting problems or anaemia. In any case, we advise you never to give garlic in too large quantities or as a prolonged course of treatment (for more than a month). Also beware Read more…
Keep the area outside the barn clear of thick foliage, tree branches and other debris and mow grass short. Removing this shelter deters both rodents and snakes. Snakes are repelled by the smell of mothballs. Place small piles of mothballs in any dark corners or cubbyholes in your barn to Read more…
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has a soothing effect on nervous symptoms in horses and dogs. The lemon-scented medicinal herb has soothing effects on the nerves as well as on gastrointestinal ailments. Is bee balm and lemon balm the same? Lemon balm (Melissa) is often called — and legitimately — bee Read more…
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, or EPM, is caused by a protozoan, the most common of which is Sarcocystis neurona and is the most commonly diagnosed neurological disease in horses today. Many horses have been exposed to this horse disease EPM, but not all horses develop the disease. What is the most Read more…