When Horses Without Humans volunteers went to pick up a surrendered horse in May 2025, the rescue knew little about the animal named Shadow. The owner had fallen on hard times and was facing terminal cancer, and the few photos provided showed the horse was underweight. “We just thought it…
The Atlantic hurricane season is active from June through November. Advance disaster planning for your family, pets and horses is crucial to minimize panic and consequences, should a storm strike your area. This checklist will help you prepare. Download a printable Hurricane Checklist for…
Crystal Manning gives affection to her horse, Sega. After the death of her beloved riding partner, Atari, Crystal Manning was content to not own another horse for a while. But as time passed, and she fell for a horse staying at the Jonesville farm where she works, Manning started warming…
PLS Cruising Suzy was advancing in her jumping career when her owner noticed a swollen hock. After a complicated but successful surgery, Suzy is back to jumping and winning.
What is Equine Influenza? Equine influenza, or “horse flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory virus that affects horses of all ages. Similar to the human flu, it spreads through: Direct contact, especially nose-to-nose Inhalation of airborne droplets from coughing Contaminated hands, grooming tools, and shared surfaces Common Symptoms…
The UF Large Animal Surgery Service is informing horse owners about the dangers of cribbing, a stable vice that can lead to epiploic foramen entrapment, a type of colic that can cause death if not treated promptly by surgery.
Although certain illnesses and conditions will have obvious signs and indicators that a veterinarian should be called, others may not. It is critical to know the normal behavior, attitude, and gait of your horses, since changes that could require veterinary attention may be subtle at first. No one knows your…
Last week, we said our goodbyes and well wishes to one of our all-time favorite patients, Booger! This little mini donkey jack has left an indelible mark on our team, and we wanted to share his remarkable journey with you. Booger, a spirited 1-year-old mini donkey jack, was admitted to…
As equine veterinarians, we often see horses with congenital or acquired deformities that can significantly impact their quality of life and future prospects. One such condition is a club foot, a type of flexural limb deformity that occurs at the level of the coffin joint, typically seen in horses between…
Strangles is one of the most commonly diagnosed contagious diseases in horses worldwide, and was first reported in 1251. The bacteria typically infect the upper airway and lymphoid tissues of the head and neck, causing enlarged lymph nodes, nasal drainage, and abscess formation. Strangles is highly contagious in horse populations and can cause outbreaks when an infected horse is introduced into a new group or herd.
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