Fever in horses is a common symptom of infection and inflammation and can range from a mild, temporary temperature increase to a warning sign of serious illness. A horse's temperature can also rise after exercise or during hot weather, making...
Metformin is an oral antihyperglycemic medication approved for human use. It is sometimes used off-label in horses as part of a comprehensive management plan for insulin dysregulation associated with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). No veterinary-labeled metformin products are available for...
Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), commonly known as equine Cushing's disease, is one of the most common endocrine disorders diagnosed in older horses. Many signs of PPID can develop gradually or overlap with normal signs of aging. As a result,...
Fenbendazole is a dewormer used to treat certain gastrointestinal parasites in horses. Although it has long been part of equine parasite-control programs, widespread anthelmintic resistance has reduced its effectiveness against some common parasites. The drug disrupts microtubule formation in target...
Vaccination helps protect foals from infectious diseases during the critical first year of life. Newborn foals receive temporary immunity through antibodies in their dam's colostrum, but this protection gradually declines over the first several months. As maternal antibodies wane, foals...
Midazolam is a prescription drug that veterinarians may incorporate into anesthesia, sedation, or emergency protocols. Owners are most likely to encounter this medication when a horse requires a procedure involving controlled muscle relaxation or when a foal needs sedation or...
Pentoxifylline for horses is a prescription medication that veterinarians may use as part of a broader treatment plan for conditions involving poor microcirculation or inflammatory responses. In equine practice, it is most often discussed as an adjunct therapy rather than...
Equine law governs the rights, responsibilities, and legal relationships that arise from owning, caring for, using, and doing business with horses. Many owners only consider equine law when faced with issues, such as when a horse develops lameness after purchase,...
Setting up a pasture for horses means turning an empty field into a safe, functional space that supports grazing, movement, and turnout. The process involves determining how much land you need, where to place fence lines, how to supply water...
Even when your horse appears healthy, regular veterinary examinations are an important part of preventive care. Horses can hide early signs of illness, and a veterinarian may detect subtle changes in body condition, dental health, heart and lung function, or...
Learning how to give a horse an injection can help owners safely administer certain veterinarian-prescribed medications and vaccines at home. Proper training is essential, as the injection route, medication instructions, and handling technique all affect the safety of the procedure....
Carbon dioxide therapy for horses, also known as transcutaneous carbon dioxide (CO₂) therapy, is an emerging, non-invasive treatment currently under study as an adjunct therapy to veterinary wound care. The therapy exposes affected tissues to medical-grade carbon dioxide gas to...
Muscle soreness in horses commonly develops after strenuous or unfamiliar exercise. Affected horses may feel stiff, take shorter strides, or seem less willing to perform as their muscles recover from the increased workload. Mild exercise-related soreness is usually temporary and...
Clostridial myositis is a rare but life-threatening bacterial infection that causes rapid damage to a horse's muscle tissue. Also known as clostridial myonecrosis, the condition is sometimes called gas gangrene because some infections produce gas within the affected tissues. The...
Rifampin for horses is a prescription antibiotic used primarily in the treatment of *Rhodococcus equi* pneumonia in foals. Because no rifampin product is labeled specifically for horses, it is prescribed extra-label under veterinary supervision and is commonly paired with a...
Guaifenesin for horses is used primarily as an intravenous muscle relaxant during anesthesia, although it is also included as an expectorant in some products used to manage respiratory symptoms. These distinct applications involve different formulations, doses, and levels of veterinary...
Equine coital exanthema in horses is an EHV-3 infection with an important practical consequence: a mare or stallion may appear healthy yet still need to be withdrawn from breeding. Even a mild case can cause significant discomfort and disrupt breeding...
Safety vests for horseback riding are designed to help reduce the severity of certain injuries during falls, collisions, and crushing accidents. Even experienced riders on well-trained horses can encounter unpredictable situations that place considerable force on the body. While helmets...
Equine health certificates are often required when horses travel for competition, sale, breeding, relocation, or international export. Issued after a veterinary examination, these official documents confirm that a horse met applicable movement requirements and showed no clinical signs of contagious...
Blood glucose and insulin testing for horses helps veterinarians identify insulin dysregulation and assess a horse's risk of endocrinopathic laminitis. Because affected horses may have few outward signs and normal blood glucose, test results require careful interpretation. For horse owners,...
Types of horses can be classified according to ancestry, size, physical build, movement, and intended use. Each framework describes a different aspect of the animal, so an individual horse can belong to several categories at once. A horse may be...
Protective equipment for horse riders can help reduce the severity of injuries when accidents occur, but horseback riding and horse handling always carry some risk. Even experienced riders working with well-trained horses can encounter falls, kicks, collisions, or crushing injuries....
Equine complex vertebral malformation (ECVM) is a congenital abnormality of the lower cervical spine in horses that affects the shape of the sixth and sometimes seventh cervical vertebrae. Interest in ECVM has grown in equine veterinary medicine as researchers investigate...
Reiki is a practice some horse owners use to support relaxation and overall well-being in their horses. During a session, a practitioner places their hands lightly on or near the horse while maintaining a calm, quiet presence. Owners may incorporate...
Enrofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used off-label to manage selected bacterial infections in horses. In equine medicine, enrofloxacin is generally reserved for infections that are unlikely to respond to more commonly used antibiotics. Bacterial culture and susceptibility testing can help...
Doxycycline for horses is an oral antibiotic that veterinarians may prescribe for certain bacterial infections, including some tick-borne, respiratory, reproductive, and eye infections. Its use is off-label in horses and requires veterinary oversight. Although doxycycline can be useful in selected...
Ceftiofur is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections in horses under veterinary supervision. In the United States, its approved equine use is for lower respiratory infections caused by certain strains of Streptococcus zooepidemicus. Several injectable formulations are available,...
Equine osteopathy is a hands-on manual therapy used to support mobility, comfort, and whole-body function in horses. Rooted in anatomy, biomechanics, and the relationship between structure and function, osteopathy focuses on identifying restrictions or imbalances that may affect how a...
Starting horses under saddle is a gradual training process that can influence a young horse's confidence, soundness, and future performance throughout their riding career. Once called "breaking" a horse, the language around this stage has shifted to better reflect the...
Phenobarbital is a prescription anticonvulsant medication used to help control recurrent or severe seizures in horses. It may be administered intravenously when longer-lasting seizure control is needed or given orally as maintenance therapy to reduce the frequency and severity of...
| Research Publications | Cited By |
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| A 13-year retrospective study of equine abortions in Canada.
The Canadian Veterinary Journal 63 (7), 715, 2022. | 8 |
| Detection of Chlamydia abortus in aborted chorioallantoises of horses from Western Canada.
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 10406387231171844, 2023. | 1 |
| Bilateral second pharyngeal cleft cysts in 2 calves on the same farm.
The Canadian Veterinary Journal 63 (3), 292, 2022. | 1 |
| A retrospective study of equine perinatal loss in Canada (2007 to 2020)..
The Canadian Veterinary Journal= La Revue Veterinaire Canadienne 64 (10 …, 2023. |
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