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Equine Health-Archive
In this archive you'll find common health issues, signs &
prevention of sicknesses & diseases, it does not list every
problem you could run into with a horse mainly the basics.
This archive is simply a helpful tool for equestrians from a
veterinary book, 'Horseman's veterinary advisors' by Joseph
Davidson. This is not a vet website.
Good things to know:
Stallion_______28-32 beats per minute.
Gelding_______33-38 beats per minute.
Mare_________34-40 beats per minute.
Foal (2-3 yrs.)___40-50 beats per minute.
Foal (6-12 mo.)__45-60 beats per minute.
Foal (2-4 weeks)__70-90 beats per minute.
Pulse of a horse is found where the artery crosses the lower
edge of the jaw, about 2 inches forward from its angle.
8-16 per minute. Rate is faster in younger horses then older,
things like weather, pregnancy & lying on the side can also be
of effect.
Common health issues:
Sunstroke: Caused by violent or prolonged exertion under
a burning summer sun. When the day is hot, rest your horse
and give him water often. If he lags or staggers, take him to a
shady area at once and give him a long rest. If the attack is
severe where the horse stops, pants violently and falls to the
ground be quick to put cold water on him and calling your vet.
Spasms or cramps: If you have a quarter horse type (or
any horse with the Impressive bloodline) you should be
aware of the status of the HYPP disease. A common
symptom of the disease is muscle spasms & in severe cases
death (but only in HYPP horses 100% positive). Horses
with a negative gene and a positive gene may show some
symptoms of the HYPP and may never show any signs. For
spasms/cramps aside from this disease it may be caused by
over exertion, apply ligament & keep in eye out, if the
attacks reoccur contact your vet for advice.
Colic: Colic is the number one death of horses so its
important to know the signs of colic as well as the types and
preventions.
General term of colic- abdominal pain caused by digestive
disturbance.
Causes: Indigestible or spoiled food, sudden changes in feed,
overeating, eating while fatigued, working to soon after
eating, watering while exhausted, 'wind sucking' or
'cribbing' is frequently a cause of gas colic.
Prevention: Close attention to feeding and watering will
prevent most cases of colic. When switching feeds, switch
slowly mixing the new grain with the old little at a time.
Symptoms: pain to the abdominal made obvious by
pawing, restlessness, stamping of the feet, biting or bending
head toward the stomach, lying down, excessive rolling
(most obvious sign is obsessive rolling), trying to defecate
but having difficulties passing. The belly is usually swollen
or hard (bloated) and when listening to the stomach their is
little to no sounds of (bubbling, blurping) that the digestive
system is working properly.
Treatment: Call your vet immediately, try to keep the horse
from violently rolling or he may rupture an organ, allow
him to lay if he is persistent as long as he isn't rolling. Walk
your horse for a little while and then let him rest while
waiting for the vet. Do not feed grain for at least 12 hours
after the horses pain ceased.
Diarrhea: Causes are spoiled feed, overfeeding, sudden
changes in diet and nervousness. Prevention is attention to
kind,quality and quantity of feed and feeding methods.
Laminitis (Founder): Lameness of the feet.
Causes: Overeating grain, eating improper, spoiled feeds,
exhaustion, over exertion, cold water while sweating.
Symptoms: Intense lameness which appears quickly. Mild
cases the animal moves stiffly, taking short rapid steps.
Usually only the forefeet are affected and the affected areas
are hot.
Treatment: Put animal in a well bedded stall. Cover the feet
and legs as high as the knees with several layers of burlap
and keep saturated with cold water. Laxative diet is
indicated. Feed bran mashes and little hay. Cases that are
not cured in 4-5 days are likely to develop into chronics
Laminitis which is practically incurable. When pain has
diminished walking exercise each day is beneficial.
Following the attack shoe with a bar shoe and pads.
Tendinitis: Inflammation of the large tendons on the back
of the leg in the cannon region.
Causes: A strain of these tendons, long toes and low heels,
violent and sudden checks as in jumping or running over
rough terrain, tight bandaging, lack of fit condition, over
exertion.
Prevention: proper balance and shoeing, keep horse in a fit
condition, and don't over exert your horse in any exercise.
Symptoms: lameness, heat and swelling in tendon,
sensitivity of the tendon to pressure.
Treatment: Rest is ESSENTIAL. Clean the leg with cold
water, apply an ice pack throughout the day and apply a
cooling ligament at night. After heat and tenderness have
disappeared, bathe with hot water and message.
If at any time your horse appears to be acting
strangely, sickly or not normal by signs of
drowsiness, nasal discharges, rolling, coughing or
anything out of the ordinary ask for a professionals
opinion and do not be afraid to call your vet and ask
questions!
In this archive you'll find common health issues, signs &
prevention of sicknesses & diseases, it does not list every
problem you could run into with a horse mainly the basics.
This archive is simply a helpful tool for equestrians from a
veterinary book, 'Horseman's veterinary advisors' by Joseph
Davidson. This is not a vet website.
Good things to know:
- Pulse of a healthy horse:
Stallion_______28-32 beats per minute.
Gelding_______33-38 beats per minute.
Mare_________34-40 beats per minute.
Foal (2-3 yrs.)___40-50 beats per minute.
Foal (6-12 mo.)__45-60 beats per minute.
Foal (2-4 weeks)__70-90 beats per minute.
Pulse of a horse is found where the artery crosses the lower
edge of the jaw, about 2 inches forward from its angle.
- Normal rate of respiration for a healthy horse at
rest:
8-16 per minute. Rate is faster in younger horses then older,
things like weather, pregnancy & lying on the side can also be
of effect.
- Normal temperature for a horse is between 99-101
degrees. - Be sure to have a full knowledge of what plants are
poisons to horses, if a poison plant is ingested it
could cause all sorts of problems and in some
cases death.
Common health issues:
Sunstroke: Caused by violent or prolonged exertion under
a burning summer sun. When the day is hot, rest your horse
and give him water often. If he lags or staggers, take him to a
shady area at once and give him a long rest. If the attack is
severe where the horse stops, pants violently and falls to the
ground be quick to put cold water on him and calling your vet.
Spasms or cramps: If you have a quarter horse type (or
any horse with the Impressive bloodline) you should be
aware of the status of the HYPP disease. A common
symptom of the disease is muscle spasms & in severe cases
death (but only in HYPP horses 100% positive). Horses
with a negative gene and a positive gene may show some
symptoms of the HYPP and may never show any signs. For
spasms/cramps aside from this disease it may be caused by
over exertion, apply ligament & keep in eye out, if the
attacks reoccur contact your vet for advice.
Colic: Colic is the number one death of horses so its
important to know the signs of colic as well as the types and
preventions.
General term of colic- abdominal pain caused by digestive
disturbance.
Causes: Indigestible or spoiled food, sudden changes in feed,
overeating, eating while fatigued, working to soon after
eating, watering while exhausted, 'wind sucking' or
'cribbing' is frequently a cause of gas colic.
Prevention: Close attention to feeding and watering will
prevent most cases of colic. When switching feeds, switch
slowly mixing the new grain with the old little at a time.
Symptoms: pain to the abdominal made obvious by
pawing, restlessness, stamping of the feet, biting or bending
head toward the stomach, lying down, excessive rolling
(most obvious sign is obsessive rolling), trying to defecate
but having difficulties passing. The belly is usually swollen
or hard (bloated) and when listening to the stomach their is
little to no sounds of (bubbling, blurping) that the digestive
system is working properly.
Treatment: Call your vet immediately, try to keep the horse
from violently rolling or he may rupture an organ, allow
him to lay if he is persistent as long as he isn't rolling. Walk
your horse for a little while and then let him rest while
waiting for the vet. Do not feed grain for at least 12 hours
after the horses pain ceased.
Diarrhea: Causes are spoiled feed, overfeeding, sudden
changes in diet and nervousness. Prevention is attention to
kind,quality and quantity of feed and feeding methods.
Laminitis (Founder): Lameness of the feet.
Causes: Overeating grain, eating improper, spoiled feeds,
exhaustion, over exertion, cold water while sweating.
Symptoms: Intense lameness which appears quickly. Mild
cases the animal moves stiffly, taking short rapid steps.
Usually only the forefeet are affected and the affected areas
are hot.
Treatment: Put animal in a well bedded stall. Cover the feet
and legs as high as the knees with several layers of burlap
and keep saturated with cold water. Laxative diet is
indicated. Feed bran mashes and little hay. Cases that are
not cured in 4-5 days are likely to develop into chronics
Laminitis which is practically incurable. When pain has
diminished walking exercise each day is beneficial.
Following the attack shoe with a bar shoe and pads.
Tendinitis: Inflammation of the large tendons on the back
of the leg in the cannon region.
Causes: A strain of these tendons, long toes and low heels,
violent and sudden checks as in jumping or running over
rough terrain, tight bandaging, lack of fit condition, over
exertion.
Prevention: proper balance and shoeing, keep horse in a fit
condition, and don't over exert your horse in any exercise.
Symptoms: lameness, heat and swelling in tendon,
sensitivity of the tendon to pressure.
Treatment: Rest is ESSENTIAL. Clean the leg with cold
water, apply an ice pack throughout the day and apply a
cooling ligament at night. After heat and tenderness have
disappeared, bathe with hot water and message.
If at any time your horse appears to be acting
strangely, sickly or not normal by signs of
drowsiness, nasal discharges, rolling, coughing or
anything out of the ordinary ask for a professionals
opinion and do not be afraid to call your vet and ask
questions!
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