Veterinarians Help Horse Recover From Life-Threatening Botulism
Botulism is a serious condition targeting the nerves that horses use to stand; the bacteria can grow in hay and grain.
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Botulism is a serious condition targeting the nerves that horses use to stand; the bacteria can grow in hay and grain.
Although asthma symptoms generally worsen in the winter for horses because of the cold, dry air, summer weather can also “stirrup” trouble for horses with a specific form of asthma
Horses are prone to accidents, so it is important for owners to know how to recognize changes in a horse’s health and determine when veterinary care is necessary. Dr. Amanda Trimble, a clinical assistant professor of equine internal medicine at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, said working with a veterinarian to establish a horse’s “normal” behavior and vitals is the first step in assessing a horse’s health at home...
Horses are prone to accidents, so it is important for owners to know how to recognize changes in a horse’s health and determine when veterinary care is necessary.
Veterinarians can show owners how to complete a distance exam, which is done by observing a horse from a distance.