Why Do Horses Heads Flick?

Exposure to bright light causes a nerve in the head (trigeminal nerve) to send a shock-like sensation to the horse’s face, and he reacts by violently flinging his head up and back. This type of head shaking is typically worst in the summer but is also seen on bright winter Read more…

What Causes C. Diff In Horses?

difficile is the infectious unit of transmission, which occurs primarily via the fecal-oral route, with sources of infection including equine feces, contaminated soil, animal hospitals, and feces of other animals. What is the main cause of C. diff? Most cases of C. diff occur when you’ve been taking antibiotics or Read more…

What Is Fluconazole Used For In Horses?

Fluconazole may be an appropriate agent for treatment of fungal infections in horses. Why is fluconazole prescribed? Fluconazole is used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections, including vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), esophageal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), other candida infections (including urinary tract infections, peritonitis [inflammation of the Read more…

How Do You Treat Placentitis In Horses?

Treatment of placentitis is aimed at reducing the infections and inflammatory responses, while supporting the mare with care. Combining both antibiotics and medications to reduce inflammation, and administering progesterone until the birth of the foal can help overcome this condition. How do you treat placentitis in mare? They can be Read more…