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 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 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 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 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 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 Read more…
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 Read more…
The flank strap enhances the bucking action and helps the animal kick outwards and upwards but it doesn’t force the animal to buck if it doesn’t feel like it. What makes the horses buck? The flank, or “bucking,” strap or Read more…
Coxitis is inflammation of the hip and may lead to osteoarthritis of the hip joint. Most cases are caused by trauma, such as following a fall or after a cast has been applied while the horse is lying down. Hip Read more…
“As a rule of thumb, it takes 24 hours for food to pass completely through the horse’s digestive system. How long does food stay in horse stomach? The stomach is actually quite small (only about 10% of the horses digestive Read more…