Ask Horse Journal: 04/00
…never heard her cough until this past summer. It was an upper respiratory cough, beginning as a kind of “sniff,” such as a person makes who has a cold. Her…
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The Nutraceutical Alliance
…NA funded study on osteoarthritis measured decreased levels of the inflammatory substance prostaglandin E2 in joint fluid of horses receiving an herbal supplement. Another study documented decreased respiratory rates and…
Does Your Horse Need All Those Vaccines’
…editorial). The other problems — allergies, chronic infections (especially skin and respiratory), susceptibility to opportunistic infections, increased incidence of some forms of cancer — are definitely occurring in horses. While…
Ask Horse Journal: 10/99
…and other bioflavinoids, that also have potent anti-inflammatory effect along the respiratory tract. Boosting trace mineral intake can also help quiet down inflammatory/allergic reactions. Our favorite in cases like this…
Oats Remain No. 1 Grain For Horses
…just oats, not a variety of other material that might make its way into the bag. Cleaning also improves palatability and avoids irritation of the respiratory tract, possibly even exposure…
Headshakers Test Patience And Sleuthing
…a facial pain syndrome when activated. Allergies: The seasonal pattern highly suggests allergies. Since the increased respiratory rate and blood flow associated with exercise would likely make the condition worse,…
Vaccine Reactions Require A Realistic Outlook
…by extreme agitation, anxiety, sweating, pawing, elevated heart rate, possible development of hives and possible edema of the throat, possible collapse from respiratory or cardiovascular involvement. Although you are more…