How is canker diagnosed? In the early stages, a foul-smelling, moist, vegetative mass of horn is seen, although lameness is rarely encountered. The characteristic, fragile, fronds of horn growth start at the back of the frog and are sometimes covered with a crusty overgrowth. What does canker in horses look Read more…
Horse’s Teeth Tell a Tale Males have 44 teeth. Females have 36-44 teeth. Can you tell the gender of a horse by its teeth? To determine the gender of a horse from their teeth requires you to count their teeth. A mature male horse will have 40-42 permanent teeth, and Read more…
We look for signs of inflammation, ulcers, foreign bodies and wounds. Each tooth is examined and palpated to determine if there are any malocclusions, missing or loose/fractured teeth or periodontal disease. Why do you look in a horses mouth? Don’t question the value of a gift. The proverb refers to Read more…
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…