Strangles is an upper respiratory disease of horses caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi subspecies equi (S. equi). The disease has been reported as early as the thirteenth century. It causes a distinctive swelling under the jaw and around the neck, prompting early veterinarians to name the disease “strangles”. How Read more…
Muzzle. The muzzle is the part of the horse’s head that includes the area of the mouth, nostrils, chin, lips, and front of the nose. The muzzle is very mobile and sensitive. Whiskers help the horse sense things close to its nose and the skin is almost hairless. What are Read more…
The cannon bone is centered below the knee and the laser line bisects it perfectly as well as the ankle, pastern and hoof. Notice we are not standing directly in front of the horse. Where is the cannon bone located on a horse? lower legThe cannon bone is a weight-bearing Read more…
Humans have at most 32 teeth, but many animals have way more than we do. A horse can have up to 44, a dolphin can have up to 250, and a snail can have more than 25,000! How many teeth do horses have? Young horses have a total 24 deciduous Read more…
Coffin Bone. Coffin Bone The coffin (or “pedal”) bone is the bottom bone located near the toe and encapsulated in the hoof. It is the largest bone in the hoof and helps to shape the hoof wall. What is the bone in the hoof called? There are two and a Read more…
Sinuses are extensive air-filled cavities in the horse. They probably evolved to allow the horse’s head to achieve the size needed to accommodate its large array of molars and premolars, but with minimal added weight. What are the 4 types of sinuses? Paranasal sinuses are named after the bones that Read more…
An endoscopy can be used to view and analyze many parts of a horse including the upper respiratory tract, and parts of the gastrointestinal, reproductive and urinary tracts. This helps veterinarians to make an accurate diagnosis and recommendation for treatment for a wide range of health problems. What is a Read more…
Summary. The liver is one of the largest organs in the body and constitutes approximately 1.5% of the body weight of the adult horse. How much does a horses liver weigh? The liver is one of the most important organs in the horse’s body. It weighs approximately 5kg and is Read more…
Oxygen is delivered to the body tissues via the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. The respiratory system of the horse includes everything from the nostrils to the lungs. Air is delivered to the lungs, where oxygen diffuses into the bloodstream and is taken up by red blood cells. Where does blood Read more…
Transmission of Avian Influenza A Viruses Between Animals and People. Influenza A viruses are endemic (can infect and regularly transmit) in 6 animal species or groups (wild waterfowl, domestic poultry, swine, horses, dogs, and bats) in addition to humans. What animals can get the avian flu? Bird flu viruses have Read more…