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网页Each issue of EQUUS is packed with articles on the latest veterinary advances, physiology, behavior and other vital topics. EQUUS provides hands-on instruction and helpful advice from the world’s foremost authorities on horse care. Since 1977, EQUUS has led the way in offering the accurate, up-to-date information you need to take the best ...
Decode your horse’s bloodwork - Equus Magazine
网页March 19, 2023. ⎯ Heather Smith Thomas. Drawing blood for laboratory testing has been a routine part of equine veterinary care for decades. Along with a physical examination and review of a horse’s history, bloodwork can offer valuable insights into the health and function of the body’s systems. What’s more, routine screenings can ...
How to identify 8 common equine skin diseases - Equus Magazine
网页4. Aural plaques (papillary acanthoma, ear papillomas) Equine aural plaques typically have a flat, crusty appearance. Appearance: flat, crusty, raised white lesions inside the ears; underneath, the skin may be pink and sensitive. Aural plaques usually cause no pain and are considered to be just a cosmetic problem.
Horse Body Language: How To Read It And Understand It - Equus …
网页2023年8月31日 · Lowering the head slightly and waving the neck from side to side is an aggressive act, often used by stallions who are fighting or herding an uncooperative mare. If you see a horse do this, it’s a red alert. You need to ascertain why the horse is aggressive and defuse the situation.
Managing Cushing's Disease in Horses - Equus Magazine
网页2023年6月15日 · On the first day, blood is drawn and the horse is given an injection of dexamethasone, a synthetic form of cortisol. The next day, a second blood sample is drawn and both are tested to measure levels of natural cortisol. In a healthy horse, the dexamethasone injection suppresses the release of cortisol, and …
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网页EQUUS Digital Subscriptions. Now get expert advice anytime, anywhere with a digital subscription to EQUUS. For over 40 years EQUUS has been the gold standard for horse owners and continues to be a vital resource for caretakers, competitors, recreational riders and anyone who enjoys the equestrian lifestyle. EQUUS provides information and advice ...
How your horse’s vision differs from yours - Equus Magazine
网页2024年5月23日 · Equine eyes are eight times larger than human eyes; in fact, they are larger than those of any other land mammal. But a horse’s acuity—the ability to discriminate fine detail while focusing on something in the center of the visual field—is considerably worse than ours. Reading is a great example of acuity.
Time-tested heaves medication options - Equus Magazine
网页Management changes. along with medication, can help keep a horse with heaves breathing easier. Clenbuterol (Ventipulmin) and ipratropium are the two bronchodilators most commonly prescribed for horses. They are usually administered along with the corticosteroids dexamethasone and prednisolone. This drug protocol has been in use for a …
Ration balancers explained - Equus Magazine
网页2023年8月10日 · Ration balancers can help provide “easy keepers” with necessary nutrients without unneeded calories. In addition, hay and grasses may be deficient in some vitamins and minerals all horses need. “Here at Michigan State, we have analyzed a lot of hay over the years for various research projects, and very few samples we’ve looked at would ...
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