This strain is most commonly found in people that work with horses, which strongly suggesting that people and horses can transmit MRSA back and forth in both directions. More recently, a strain associated with pigs and cattle (ST398) has emerged as a common cause of MRSA infection in horses in Read more…
The Hyoid can be released using manual therapy or with Phototonic Red Light therapy. I often use a combination of both. For some horses this release is a long lasting change and in others a few regular sessions are required before the restrictions are fully released. How do you release Read more…
Osteochondrosis (OCD) is a failure of the bone underlying the smooth articular cartilage inside the joints, i.e., the subchondral bone, to form properly from the skeleton’s cartilage template. What causes OCD in stifles? The cause of OCD has generally been considered a defect in bone mineralization at the joint surface. Read more…
Equine dental technicians (also known colloquially as equine dentists, although this is not reflective of their official title) are veterinary paraprofessionals who specialize in routine dental work on horses, especially procedures such as rasping the sharp edges of teeth, also known as ‘floating’. What is a dental arcade in horses? Read more…
The greater the towing capacity, the more flexibility you ll have when towing. A four-wheel drive vehicle is essential, and a ute or SUV is preferable over a car. How do you tow a float? Top Safety Tips for Towing a Horse Float Check the tyre pressure of your vehicle Read more…
Recommendations for routine dental examination include examination at foaling, 3m, and every 6 months until a full complement of permanent teeth are present at around 5 years. Yearly examinations after this until horses are 20 years old,then they should be examined twice yearly again. How often should horse teeth be Read more…
Why is it important for an equine veterinarian to perform dental work on my horse? Only a veterinarian has the medical, anatomical and physiological knowledge to diagnose and treat dental problems and to understand the effects that dental problems can have on the overall health of your horse. Do horses Read more…
Tooth Decay Some horses may be prone to tooth cavities and infection because of incomplete development of tooth enamel. Depending on the site of the decayed tooth, there may be other signs of disease, such as inflammation in the mouth or sinuses. What are a few signs of serious dental Read more…
Don’t give a feed before the visit. The vet or Equine Dental Technician will need water; warm water is preferable in the winter. Can you feed horse before sedation? Research shows that allowing a horse to eat prior to surgery is not associated with complications. How long should you wait Read more…
Standing on the horse’s left side, facing the horse, and using your left hand, with your right hand on the halter, lift the left side of the lip to evaluate the left canine teeth (in a male) and the incisor teeth, tongue, inter-dental space and bars. Slide around to the Read more…