Rhinopneumonitis is a disease of the horse caused by the herpes virus type 1 (HVE-1) and/or type 4 (HVE-4). It occurs in several forms. The most common form is the respiratory form, but it can also occur in the nervous and abortive forms. Rhinopneumonitis is highly contagious and can cause numerous epidemics in horses. This […]
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Abscesses in horses: how to treat them?
Abscesses in horses are common, but there are many ways to prevent serious complications. Abscesses of all kinds can occur in various places and cause great suffering to the horse. ABSCESSES IN THE HORSE’S FOOT What are the symptoms of foot abscesses in horses? Symptoms of abscesses in horses will usually be a decrease in […]
How to treat Lyme disease in horses?
Lyme disease is a disease that can affect humans as well as several animal species, including horses. Like piroplasmosis, Lyme disease is transmitted by ticks that are themselves infected with the disease. Very difficult to diagnose, this disease of the horse remains very enigmatic for the veterinary profession. What is Lyme disease in horses? Lyme […]
Piroplasmosis: cause and treatment
Piroplasmosis is a common tick-borne disease of horses. In some cases, the horse may remain asymptomatic, but in the most severe forms, piroplasmosis can cause the death of the horse within forty-eight hours. What is piroplasmosis? Piroplasmosis is transmitted by ticks that carry the 2 protozoa (single-celled microorganisms) responsible for the disease: Babesia caballi or […]
Treating anemia in horses
Just like humans, horses can suffer from anemia. This causes fatigue and a decrease in the horse’s performance. However, the causes of anemia in horses can be varied, so it is important to identify it before treating it properly. What is anemia in horses? Anemia is a decrease (or destruction) of the number of red […]
How to treat my horse’s dermatitis?
Dermatitis is a very common disease of horses, everywhere in France and elsewhere. Dermatitis is an allergy of horses to insect bites (horseflies, flies, mosquitoes, midges…). It appears especially in summer, when insects proliferate. It is therefore often referred to as “summer dermatitis”. Being a source of very strong inconveniences for the horse, it is […]
Cushing’s disease of the horse (symptoms, treatment, difference with Lyme disease)
Cushing’s disease in horses is a hormonal disease that affects older horses in particular (it can appear as early as 15 years old). This disease can be fatal, so it is essential to diagnose it well and as early as possible to delay its development in the best way. What is Cushing’s disease? Cushing’s syndrome […]
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My mare does not produce enough milk
Many breeders underestimate the nutritional needs of mares during the last three months of pregnancy and the first three months of lactation. To accompany a mare during lactation The lactation period This is a critical period for the mare and her foal. However, lactation problems can be alleviated by a special feeding program during the […]
MY HORSE HAS OESOPHAGIAN OBSTRUCTIONS
CAUSES OF HORSE’S ESOPHAGEAL OBSTRUCTION Esophageal obstruction or “strangulation” in horses is caused by food getting stuck in the esophagus. Urgent action by a veterinarian is vital. Since horses are unable to vomit or belch (soft palate), they may suffocate and urgent veterinary action is vital. The causes are very often due to feeding at […]
What is ataxia in foals ? (causes, treatment…)
The development of horses can be punctuated by many disorders. Particularly fragile, foals can suffer from several syndromes or diseases that prevent their growth from proceeding smoothly. Among others, ataxia, or Wobbler’s syndrome, can appear in foals before they are 2 years old and be very disabling depending on the severity of the syndrome. What […]
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