Caused by several strains of papilloma virus, warts are usually found in horses that are less than three years old. They often form on skin that has been compromised or stressed by sunburn, minor injuries, or insect bites. What does Read more…
Equine sarcoidosis seems to be an emerging problem. As more horses are referred for dermatologic disease, equine sarcoidosis should be considered in any case of exfoliative and/or nodular skin disease with or without systemic involvement, including generalized granulomatous disease affecting Read more…
Causes of warts The warts are caused by the equine papilloma virus, which is part of the Papillomaviridae family. It’s also related to the bovine papilloma virus, which causes warts in cattle and sarcoids in horses. Sarcoids are much larger Read more…
Diagnosis of Purpura Hemorrhagica in Horses A diagnosis is based on clinical signs, a history of a prior exposure to strangles or other bacterial or viral infections, a physical examination, and the results of testing. Blood tests can show the Read more…
Humans and dogs puke, so why can’t horses? Throwing up is a normal part of life for most animals, but it’s something that is physically impossible for horses. The equine digestive system has evolved over time to have a unique Read more…
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), sometimes called ‘swamp fever’ is an infectious disease that causes acute, chronic or symptomless illness, characterized by fever, anemia, swelling and weight loss in horses, ponies, mules and donkeys. Can equine infectious anemia Be Cured? How Read more…
While Bovine TB is primarily in cattle, it can also infect humans, deer, sheep, goats, horses, dogs, and cats. This means that various animals can present a danger to your herd. Can a horse catch TB? Horses are relatively resistant Read more…
The Equine Rhino and Influenza Flu vaccine will help protect your horse against Rhinopneumonitis and Influenza. Both diseases effect the upper respiratory system. Influenza is known for being the most common in horses. What is Rhino vaccine? Equine Rhinopneumonitis Vaccine Read more…
three weeks. The best way to prevent the spread of disease is to quarantine any arriving horse for two or three weeks, checking it for fever or other signs of illness. New horses should not share equipment, water buckets, or Read more…
Foals are often exposed to the bacteria in contaminated feces, sometimes from the mare. Foals infected with C. perfringens are not contagious to other foals. Is C. diff in horses contagious? The highly resistant spore of C. difficile is the Read more…