Large amounts of Bambusa vulgaris (Yellow Bamboo) have shown to be toxic for horses. Is bamboo toxic for animals? For true Bambusoideae species of bamboo, it is non toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Fun fact: Foliage of bamboo can Read more…
DMSO can be irritating to horses, and some will stamp their feet and even rub and chew treated areas. DMSO should not be used on an open wound. Can you put DMSO on an open wound? DMSO has a beneficial Read more…
A small percentage of horses have a communication between the tarsocrural joint and the distal tarsal joints. The proximal intertarsal joints communicate with the talocalcaneal joint and the tarsocrural joint, therefore joint conditions of one can affect the others Talocalcaneal Read more…
Treatment of SI pain requires a combination of medication, physiotherapy and a rehabilitation programme. The SI region can be injected with steroids to reduced inflammation of the joint and ligaments. This will be performed by your veterinarian when required and Read more…
Horseflies are a type of fly that belong to the Tabanidae family of insects. Are horseflies actually flies? Horse-flies or horseflies are true flies in the family Tabanidae in the insect order Diptera. They are often large and agile in Read more…
The equine elbow is located in the forelimb and is the joint between the knee (distal) and the shoulder (proximal). It consists of 3 bones; Humerus, Radius and Ulna, and is regarded as a hinge or ginglymus joint that moves Read more…
The family Tabanidae, commonly known as horse flies, and deer flies, contains pests of cattle, horses and humans. In Florida there are 35 species of Tabanidae that are considered economically important. Horse flies are in the genus Tabanus and deer Read more…
When a horse suffers from catastrophic limb failure or a debilitating injury, a viable alternative to euthanasia is amputation and prosthesis. Dr. Ted Vlahos is widely regarded as a world leader and pioneer in the development of this life-saving option. Read more…
Bowed tendon refers to tendon swelling that appears as a bow in the leg. Chronic stress or an injury can cause a bowed tendon. Treatment includes complete rest, anti-inflammatory drugs and gradual return to exercise. Full recovery can take 8 Read more…
The family Tabanidae, commonly known as horse flies, and deer flies, contains pests of cattle, horses and humans. In Florida there are 35 species of Tabanidae that are considered economically important. Horse flies are in the genus Tabanus and deer Read more…