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…
Horses of all ages can be affected. Horses are the most susceptible of all of the animal species. Tetanus can also affect humans. The disease is not contagious between horses or between horses and humans. Does tetanus come from horse manure? Tetanus is an infection caused by a bacterium called Read more…
Where do I give it, and how? With the exception of Strangles, all our commonly used equine vaccines are given intramuscularly. Rabies must be administered by a veterinarian, so it cannot be dispensed for owners to give, however the others can be dispensed. How do you inject a rabies vaccine? Read more…
No definitive antemortem (before-death) test exists for rabies in horses. Clinical signs are suggestive but nondiagnostic. The diagnosis is made by postmortem (after-death) evaluation of the brain of the suspected animal. What does rabies look like in a horse? Horses may bite or strike and become unmanageable in a few Read more…
Tetanus is a bacterial disease that can affect most animals and humans. Horses are particularly susceptible because of their environment and tendency to suffer injuries. Sadly, infected horses and ponies usually die or require euthanasia. Is tetanus caused by horses? Tetanus is not contagious and therefore cannot be passed from Read more…
Tetanus is a bacterial disease that can affect most animals and humans. Horses are particularly susceptible because of their environment and tendency to suffer injuries. Sadly, infected horses and ponies usually die or require euthanasia. Do you get tetanus from horses? Tetanus is not contagious and therefore cannot be passed Read more…
Hard (Dandy) brushes Dandy brushes are hard bristled and are often used after going through your horse with the curry comb as they knock off the dried dirt, hair and debris that have been loosened. The materials of a hard brush is usually either a synthetic plastic bristle or natural Read more…
The professional groom will also make sure all hooves are cleaned, all shoes are secure, the legs are normal and without heat, swelling, or anything abnormal, and the horse’s temperature is normal. This is all before you even pick up a brush. What is the best way to groom a Read more…
Treatment. Tetanus can be treated, but unfortunately in most of the cases the horse die due to the delay in the diagnosis. Horses with an early diagnosis can be treated with large doses of tetanus antitoxin either intravenously or in the cerebrospinal fluid via a lumbosacral puncture. Can a horse Read more…
Approximately twenty-four hours before she has the foal, her teats will get wax on the ends. She may have some false labor pains where she gets up and down repeatedly, repositioning the foal. Can horses false labor? False Colic: Many mares will experience false colic, especially later in pregnancy, and Read more…