Brian Waldridge, DVM, DACVIM
Feeding Starved or Malnourished Horses
Few sights are worse than the tragedy of malnourished or starved horses. It is important to consider that not all underweight horses are the victims of abuse or neglect...
Refeeding of Malnourished Horses
It seems simple: A horse that has been starved needs to be fed. It wants to eat. And you want to feed it. However, you can do more harm to that malnourished horse by incorrectly feeding it. Learn more in this article from Kentucky Equine Research.
Abbreviations for Medication Use
One of the biggest problems with treating horses successfully is owner non-compliance. That means the owner doesn't follow the veterinarian's directions. Sometimes that might happen because the medical "shorthand"...
Tail Rubbing Might Mean Pinworms
Theories of apparent pinworm resistance include the development of anthelmintic resistance over time or that pinworms are not as susceptible to dewormers as once thought. It is also important to rule out other causes of tailhead rubbing...
Breeding Stallions Require More Vitamin E
Following is information on the importance of vitamin E for the breeding stallion.
Some Horses are Hypersensitive to Insect Bites
Insect bite hypersensitivity (bug bite allergy) is a common problem during the summer. Horses with insect bite allergies may have any combination of hives, itchiness, hair loss, and dermatitis.
