The anatomy of the nostrils The nostrils are the nostrils of horses. However, horses, like other creatures, cannot breathe only through their mouths. This is because they have a long soft palate that obstructs breathing. Therefore, the nostrils are the only respiratory route for these four-legged creatures. What is the Read more…
Whatever the cause, once a horse has cellulitis, it’s easy to spot. The swelling will be significant, hot, and often painful. A leg affected by cellulitis can have a “stovepipe” appearance, and the skin also might crack or develop an abscess. Quite often, the horse also will have a fever. Read more…
A horse’s spleen weighs about 15 to 20 lbs. One of its roles is to store red blood cells when a horse is at rest. Can horses live without a spleen? While horses can survive without a spleen, their athletic ability will be significantly reduced. What causes an enlarged spleen Read more…
Uterine prolapse is, however, a rare condition in mares and is considered an emergency that threatens mare health and fertility. Dystocia, retained placenta, abortion or oxytocin overdose are possible causes for uterine prolapse [5, 13, 24]. What is the main cause of uterine prolapse? Uterine prolapse occurs when pelvic floor Read more…
nostrils. 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. Do Read more…
Laparotomy in the horse is most frequently performed for gastrointestinal problems. Successful abdominal surgery requires a thorough knowledge of the abdominal anatomy and a technique to thoroughly explore it. What is the most common surgical approach to the equine abdominal cavity? A ventral midline laparotomy incision has been found to Read more…
Dorsal: The back surface, or topline Ventral: Underneath the belly. The under part. Lateral: Away from the middle plane (mid line) of the horse’s body. Also refers to the outside or external part of a surface. What is the back end of a horse called? Tail. The tail is an Read more…
According to Dr. Strahl-Heldreth, relatively simple procedures such as castration, laceration repair, removal of an eye, or removal of a benign skin tumor (called a sarcoid) can all be safely performed on a standing, sedated horse. What are the 3 main problems associated with general anesthesia in the horse? General Read more…
Providing The Best Environment for Your Horse Good horse care means providing the best possible environment, that is as safe and natural as possible for your horse. That includes providing companionship, understanding the needs of older horses, and keeping their surroundings clean and well maintained. What is involved in taking Read more…
Zimecterin Gold is approved by the FDA to eliminate 61 species and stages of equine parasites, including tapeworms. Zimecterin Gold combines ivermectin 1.55% and praziquantel 7.75% and is safe for horses and foals over 2 months of age. Each 7.35 g tube of Zimecterin Gold treats horses up to 1,250 Read more…