News/Interview
Tying Up Explained
Dr. Erica McKenzie describes the common causes of exertional rhabdomyolysis in horses.
Article
Fescue Grass Toxicity in Broodmares
During the breeding and foaling season, lush fescue pastures could create problems for pregnant mares.
Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
Article
Oleander Poisoning: A Preventable Illness
Oleanders contain numerous toxic compounds which can be deadly to people and animals--including horses.
Photo by UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report
More Articles
- Fescue Grass Toxicity in Broodmares
- Old School Tying Up Treatment
- Oleander Poisoning: A Preventable Illness
- Prolonged Gestation: Is Fescue Toxicosis a Possibility?
- Few Clues in Alleged Pennsylvania Horse Poisonings
- CHRB Okays Purina Feeds Based on Investigation
- Pennsylvania Police Probe Alleged Horse Poisonings
- Positive Zilpaterol Tests Cleared, Feed Contamination Cited
- Alltech Launches Five-Point Mycotoxin Management Program
- Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: Not Just Tying-Up Anymore
Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Q. Your article on tying-up left out the old remedy I have used successfully every time: vitamin E/selenium injections prior to whatever led to tying-up episodes in the past. I never had this fail and wonder why it has been abandoned?
Old Horses: Better With Age
Of Horses and Health Problems
I'd like to learn more about your equine seniors and the health challenges they face. To get you started, here's a little about my aging equids.
