ASKHQ: COPD DIAGNOSIS

Q: My horse has been diagnosed with COPD. How does treatment for respiratory problems work, and will it limit what he is able to do? A: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) or, most recently, equine asthma, occurs when a horse inhales an allergen. This causes the airways to…

BylizzieJuly 30, 20250Comments

ASKHQ: MUD FEVER AND RAIN SCALD

Q: What are mud fever and rain scald? Are they the same thing? Answered by Farryn Day Both mud fever and rain scald are caused by a bacteria, which is commonly found in the soil and on the skin. The bacteria only becomes a problem if it gains access to softened or damaged skin. As the bacteria…

BylizzieNovember 20, 20200Comments

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APPLYING ICE MAN TO THE LEGS

Check out this video about applying Ice Man safely and effectively to the legs of the horse. Huge thanks go to the SA Lipizzaners for helping to put together this series of informative videos.

BylizzieSeptember 19, 20200Comments

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DEGENERATIVE CHANGES AND ARTHRITIS

Arthritis literally means ‘inflammation of the joint’. Most horses, especially older horses, will have some degree of arthritis present in their joints. Arthritis is very difficult to avoid, but preventative treatments can be of benefit and arthritis can be successfully managed once it has arisen, to slow its progressive course. About joints Most joints are made…

BylizzieMarch 9, 20200Comments

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EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive therapy used most frequently to treat soft tissue injuries. In this therapy, a high-energy soundwave is produced outside of the body (hence the therapy is referred to as being extracorporeal) and transmitted into the target tissue. The effect of the high-energy soundwave is to stimulate the growth of…

BylizzieNovember 28, 20190Comments

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LUMPS AND BUMPS: SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMAS

What they are: Squamous cell carcinomas typically occur in warm, sunny climates (like ours!) and often show up on non-pigmented skin like white eyelids or sheaths. They are the most common malignant skin tumours in horses, and 18% of them will spread throughout the body. These lumps often appear innocuous at first and it is easy…

BylizzieSeptember 8, 20190Comments

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HINDGUT DISTRESS

Horses are trickle feeders, designed to eat fibre all day long, rather than consuming large meals less frequently. Fibre digestion takes place in the hindgut where a population of micro-organisms break down the fibre, in a process called fermentation, to provide a source of slow-release energy. Fermentation requires a healthy population of bacteria in the…

BylizzieAugust 27, 20190Comments

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ASKHQ: HEADSHAKING

Question: What is headshaking and what can you do about it? Answer: Headshaking has a multitude of different causes. It is often difficult to establish the exact cause in each case, even when extensive diagnostic tools are employed. This makes it notoriously challenging to treat, and several different treatment modalities have been put forwards to help…

BylizzieJuly 13, 20190Comments

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Rubbing it in

The summer season often sparks skin irritation that can cause your horse to rub. Sweet itch is common during this time of year, and while most cases can be treated at home, more serious cases require veterinary attention. Excessive or untreated rubbing can result in raw patches of skin, which are then at risk of becoming…

BylizzieDecember 26, 20160Comments

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