Adult male horses have 40 teeth while adult female horses have between 36 and 40 teeth – 12 incisors, 12 premolars, 12 molars, 2 short teeth (wolf teeth) in front of upper premolars which are usually removed. Males have 2 pairs of canines behind the molars. Horse’s teeth are hysodont which means they continuously erupt […]
Botulism is a bacterial toxin that can be fatal to horses. It is potent and can cause rapid illness and death if not diagnosed soon. While there are several types, Type B is the most common found in horses. It is caused by a bacteria that lives in soil, the Clostridium botulinum. Horses who ingest […]
Tying up (exertional rhabdomyolysis) is a term describing horses, particularly racers and those involved in other sporting events, who suffer a number of muscle disorders. These disorders can vary in severity from muscle soreness and cramping to horses who have elevated respiratory and heart rates, dark urine and difficulty moving or even standing. Veterinary researchers […]
