Handling With Care: PTSD In Horses
Equine companionship is built upon a foundation of trust and care. Yet, maintaining a horse’s trust can be challenging, especially when a past event has left the animal with behaviors mirroring what’s diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in humans. Dr. Leslie Easterwood, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine […]
Protecting Your Pig From Diamond Skin Disease
Everybody wants to find a diamond in the rough, but no one wants their pig to develop diamond skin disease — an infection that can cause pain and discomfort and may lead to death if left untreated. Dr. Kevin Washburn, a professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, and Dr. […]
Seasonal Menace: Protecting Against External Parasites
While rain followed by sunshine produces the eye-catching sight of a rainbow, it can also mark the need for livestock owners to confront the insects and parasites that thrive in the summer season. To help owners protect their livestock, Dr. Isabelle Louge, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & […]
Understanding The Season Of Summer Sores In Horses
With the notorious summer heat creeping back in, horse owners may begin to worry about the sores their equine friends can develop during the scorching season. Dr. Dustin Major, a clinical assistant professor of large animal surgery at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers insight for horse owners on summer […]
Foal Health: Managing Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome
Although rare, neonatal maladjustment syndrome (NMS) can be a challenging and potentially serious condition for foals as they struggle to adapt to life outside the womb due to neurological abnormalities present during or shortly after birth. The condition is characterized by a range of symptoms and risk factors, but understanding the possible causes behind NMS […]
Foal Health: Recognizing Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome
The anticipation of the birth of a foal is a moment of hope and excitement for horse owners. This moment can be overshadowed, however, if the mare or foal experiences health problems during the pregnancy. Dr. Amanda Trimble, a clinical assistant professor of equine internal medicine at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and […]
Next Steps For Controlling Equine Colitis
Among the numerous gastrointestinal disorders affecting horses, colitis can be a challenging and potentially serious condition, depending on the severity of the horse’s symptoms and the condition’s underlying cause. Dr. Amanda Trimble, a clinical assistant professor of equine internal medicine at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explores how owners can […]
Staying On Guard Against Equine Colitis
Horses have delicate and complex gastrointestinal systems compared to many other animals, leaving them susceptible to digestive disorders, such as colitis. “The term ‘colitis’ means inflammation of the large intestine, which is most often accompanied by diarrhea,” explained Dr. Amanda Trimble, a clinical assistant professor of equine internal medicine at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine […]
