While there are several different types of colic, impaction colic is the type most often seen during winter months. Decreased water consumption is assessed to be […]
Exciting news!! The genetic variant associated with distichiasis in the Friesian horse was recently identified by the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) and a test […]
Proper electrolyte levels are crucial to a number of essential functions in the horse’s body, to include regulating the smooth muscles of the digestive track and […]
While all breeds of horses are susceptible to Chorioptic mites, infestation is most commonly seen in feathered breeds. This is because feathers cover the often damp, […]
The idea that Friesian horses may be more at risk for complications related to anesthesia is a common misconception. The primary risks of equine anesthesia related […]
The condition of primary lactase deficiency in foals, commonly referred to as “lactose intolerance”, is rare and arises from the failure of the intestines to secrete […]
Distichiasis, a rare condition in which extra or “double” eyelashes grow from eyelids, should be considered as a possible cause when diagnosing certain eye conditions in […]
