Riff-raff! Chiff-chaff! Let’s give ’em a horse laugh: Sssssss! What is the Texas A&M yell? The night before every home game, Aggies hold Midnight Yell at Kyle Field. It is regularly attended by more than 25,000 people. Midnight Yell is also held for every away game, usually at a location Read more…
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are probably some of the most widely used drugs used in both human and equine medicine. They act to reduce pain by inhibiting the inflammatory pathways after injury. What are the benefits of NSAIDs? They’re often used to relieve symptoms of headaches, painful periods, sprains and Read more…
Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP), also known as Impressive Syndrome, is an inherited autosomal dominant disorder which affects sodium channels in muscle cells and the ability to regulate potassium levels in the blood. Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. ICD-10 G72.3 MeSH D020513 What disease did Impressive horses have? HYPPHYPP is a genetic disease Read more…
If your horse is displaying erratic movements, odd postures, and behaviors that are not normal for them, it may be a sign that they are suffering from a neurologic disorder. Equine neurological disorders are typically caused by an infection or a malformation in the spinal column. What is the most Read more…
The trigeminal nerve, in particular, exits the horse’s skull near the base of the ear and then travels all the way down to the muzzle. It allows the horse to feel sensation on their face and to contract the muscles used for chewing. What does damage to the trigeminal nerve Read more…
Some pairs of nerves serve both sensory and motor functions. All the thirteen nerves but Cranial nerve IV exit the brain on the bottom (ventral) surface and then pass through small openings in the skull called foramen. What nerves are in a horse? Equine Cranial Nerves – Horse Anatomy 1 Read more…
In healthy horses the pancreas produces insulin—a hormone that helps the body turn glucose into energy—in response to increased glucose levels in the blood from high-starch and -sugar meals. Where is insulin secreted in the horse? the pancreasIn response to feeding, insulin is secreted by the pancreas into the blood Read more…
Insulin is an extremely important hormone for the body; it regulates glucose (sugar) metabolism by instructing tissues to take in glucose from the blood stream after eating a meal, and it stimulates tissues to use that glucose to synthesize (make) glycogen, which is a way of storing energy. What are Read more…
Introduction: Atropine is an essential part of the treatment protocol for equine uveitis. Topical atropine administration has been associated with decreased intestinal motility and abdominal pain in horses. Experimental studies have indicated that frequent dosing is associated with a higher risk than dosing every 6 h. Why should atropine be Read more…
Anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock) is a rare but potentially severe and life-threatening, body-wide allergic response. It is most commonly seen in horses after they have received an injection of a medication or vaccine, but it can be a response to any allergen, like an insect sting. Can you have an anaphylactic Read more…