Tetanus, also sometimes called lockjaw, is a devastating neurological disorder that causes muscle paralysis in horses. Around 75% of infected horses will die, so ensuring you are aware of the signs ...

There is plenty to think about when considering how to take care of a horse. A good starting point are the following seven core areas: hoof care, diet, exercise, general health, teeth, worm control, ...

A horse with laminitis will stand in a "sawhorse" stance ... a sky-high heart rate and brick-red gums — unmistakable signs of colic. A belly tap, done by carefully inserting an 18-gauge needle ...

Another good sign. The doctor never considered putting ... preventing the digit from shifting as the horse moves. Laminitis breaks that bond. The laminae start to give way, causing pain and ...

Yatta Boakari and Sophia Marchio — veterinarians and equine health researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences — explain the signs and causes ... especially ...

According to the study, horses treated with methylated tirilazad showed "significant improvement in clinical signs, blood markers, and lamellar tissue damage." The hooves of the laminitis group ...

The results showed that oligofructose successfully induced laminitis in horses, resulting in detreated clinical signs. Blood indices (including inflammation-related indices and other related indices) ...

It is an emergency that needs prompt action whenever it is suspected, so find out how to recognise it and what to do if your horse is showing signs What is laminitis in horses? Laminitis in horses ...

The following signs and symptoms will likely be present if your horse is suffering from founder: If a horse suffers an injury to its foot, it may develop supporting limb laminitis (SLL). This ...

In this guide, we’ll cover laminitis in horses, what the causes are, the common signs and symptoms of this painful condition, and what treatment options are available. Read on to learn more. Laminitis ...

until signs of laminitis developed six days later. Laminitis is inflammation that affects a horse’s feet and can lead to the inability to stand up, which requires euthanasia. Barbaro ...