Horse Lameness Grading Scale Explained
When a veterinarian evaluates a horse for lameness, its degree of lameness is graded on a scale from 0-5, often referenced in ...
Laminitis Triggered by Hormonal Changes
Laminitis can originate from hormonal conditions like equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), or equine Cushing’s disease. The condition occurs gradually over months or ...
Canker In Horses
WHAT IS CANKER? Canker is a chronic infection of the frog. The infection attacks the frog and destroys soft tissue. As the ...
Hoof Bruising In Horses
Are Hoof Bruises In Horses Painful? Yes. Hoof bruising can cause very mild discomfort to severe lameness.   When the hoof experiences ...
Treating Thrush In Horses
Thrush is a bacterial infection in the deep grooves (or “sulcus”) of the frog that occurs when wet soil, manure, or bedding ...
Preventing Laminitis In Horses
When it comes to laminitis, prevention is the best treatment. Laminitis is a serious disease and the second leading cause of death ...
Lack of Proper Nutrition Affects Hoof Strength
This diagram shows which area of your horse’s hoof is compromised when there is a lack of calcium, methionine, biotin, or calcium ...
Horse Hoof Problems – Veterinarians and Farriers Working Together
Every horse owner dreads the day when they will have to manage a hoof problem. It is a wonder that a 1200-pound ...
Hoof Care Takes a Team Approach
Veterinarians play a role on your team but in the area of hoof care, a skilled, knowledgeable farrier is invaluable. Farriers are ...
My Horse Has Thrush, But Isn’t Lame. Do I Need To Worry About It?
Short answer is, yes. While thrush is not an equine emergency and your horse may not be lame,it shouldn’t be ignored. Thrush ...
