A horse might have one or many warts, most of which will spontaneously disappear within six to nine months after they show up. How do you get rid of warts on horses? The warts can simply be surgically removed. This treatment is usually more of an attempt to improve cosmetic Read more…
A horse might have one or many warts, most of which will spontaneously disappear within six to nine months after they show up. What causes horses to get warts? Equine papilloma warts are generally caused by a reduction in immunity often seen in young horses following the stress of weaning, Read more…
The horse’s head has uniquely adapted itself and developed six pairs of paranasal sinuses—the frontal, sphenopalatine and maxillary sinuses, and the dorsal, middle and ventral conchal sinuses. Where are a horses sinus located? Sinus cavities are located on each side of the horse’s head, above, below and between the eyes, Read more…
Warts in horses are caused by a horse specific papilloma virus; it is not something that can be transferred to humans. Are horse warts contagious to humans? There are a few skin diseases that can cause warts on horses, but a very common cause of multiple warts is Equine Papilloma Read more…
They are caused by one of several strains of papilloma virus spread by flies. Typically, both ears are affected, and while the pale, crusty patches may look unpleasant, they usually don’t cause the horse discomfort. How do you get rid of warts in horses ears? The warts can simply be Read more…
Insect repellents, fly masks, and fly sheets can be helpful to horses suffering from insect bite allergies. Topical ointments can be applied to areas of itchy skin to alleviate any irritation. How do you treat a horse with allergies? Once an allergy is diagnosed, treatment usually involves avoiding the allergen, Read more…
Equine aural plaques are raised, pinkish bumps and patches on the inner surface of the ear. They are caused by a papillomavirus that is likely transmitted by black flies. These flies are active at dawn and dusk, when they attack the head, ears, and lower abdomen of horses. Why does Read more…
Equine aural plaques are caused by an infection of the papillomavirus in the ear. This particular virus is spread to horses through the bites of flies. How do you treat aural plaque in horses ears? The plaque can be removed and the pink skin underneath treated with a soothing, healing Read more…
Just to be safe when your horse has a runny nose Place him in his stall or in a small turnout where he is at least 10 feet away from any other horses—far enough to avoid nose-to-nose contact—at least until the veterinarian arrives to confirm the diagnosis. What can I Read more…
The Marwari is a rare breed of horse indigenous to India with a very interesting physical trait: inwardly curving ears that touch or overlap when pricked and can swivel 180 degrees. Why does my horse have floppy ears? Pinned back ears might be a sign of anger or fear, while Read more…