What is Hepatitis in Horses? Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The disease is not commonly encountered in horses, but mild cases may be under-diagnosed because clinical signs can be vague, and often don’t show until approximately 80% of the liver is affected. What is hep caused by? Heavy alcohol Read more…
Aged horse manure is an excellent ‘pick me up’ for your worm habitat. If you’re experiencing any issues with your worm farm, aged manure from horses (or cows for that matter!) is perfect for resetting conditions to get your habitat back on track. Aged manure is approx. What manure is Read more…
Transmission of Hendra virus to humans can occur after exposure to body fluids and tissues or excretions of horses infected with Hendra virus. Horses may be infected after exposure to virus in the urine of infected flying foxes. To date, no human-to-human transmission has been documented. What are the symptoms Read more…
MRSA can cause infection in horses, just like it can in people, dogs, cats and many other animals. It’s usually what we call an “opportunistic” pathogen, meaning it usually takes advantage of a person or an animal that is already sick or injured, like someone who’s in the hospital and Read more…
A choking horse should not be allowed to eat or drink, and should be kept as calm as possible until the obstruction can be cleared. Some chokes resolve without treatment, but in many cases a veterinarian must administer sedatives or muscle relaxants to loosen contractions of the esophagus. Can a Read more…
Some infected foals shedding Giardia cysts might not show overt signs of diarrhea but are still capable of infecting other animals, including humans, on the premises. Can animals give humans Giardia? Dog and cat stool (poop) can contain Giardia germs and may make people sick even when the pet appears Read more…
Rain scald is a non-contagious skin condition (meaning it doesn’t spread from one horse to another or to people) that can be caused by the same bacteria as mud fever1. What does rain rot look like on humans? It is characterized by the formation of crusty scabs, which peel off Read more…
Rotavirus is species-specific (which means no other animal other than a horse can contact this disease), and has an incubation period of 1 to 2 days. Foals infected with rotavirus may shed the virus for up 10 days. Can you get rotavirus from animals? Disease transmission: The reassortment of the Read more…
The average price of a Quarter Horse It’s well-suited for many western riding events and is often the first preference for everyday riding activities. The average price of a quarter horse is $5,000 – $7,000. Some ranch horses may be as low as $2,000, while elite horses can be higher Read more…
Treatment of Choke in Horses In order to clear the obstruction, the veterinarian will need to sedate the horse and may give an intravenous medication called buscopan (spasmolytic or anti-spasm medication) to help relax the esophageal muscle. How do you treat a choke in a horse? The first and most Read more…